Farewell to Centralia

So today is my last day living in Centralia. I've never had to move away from a place where I had close friends. This is something new to me and I can say right now I don't like moving. So I am left with figuring out how to say goodbye. No one really seems to know. In the movies it is always dramatic, tear jerking. I think of Gone With the Wind and Casablanca type movies. But I am not a dramatic girl, I really don't like sappy movies, and I hate crying. So what I am supposed to do!!!! How do you leave your classmates that you have poured into and encouraged, you helped build dreams together, you laughed and cried with them. What about the kids on Sunday and Wednesday? What are they supposed to do? Who will pour into their lives and be an example of how a Christian is supposed to live? Who will give them advice about friends and answer their questions about God? And then what do I do with the Willeys? Ah man, what about the Willerys. My family for two years, what will I do with out Sunday lunches? I hope you will manage with out peanut butter cookies and banana bread. Especially Julianna, I don't know of anyone else that will celebrate random spontaneous day with me! I have come to know Centralia better than my own town. It's been my home and now I have to leave. I know God has something for me at home, but I wish I didn't have to leave Centralia. it's hard leaving your friends (especially when you are the only one leaving) but God has plans for them here in Centralia, I don't know why I have to be the only one to be called away. I really have grown so much and learned a ton from everyone here, don't worry about me forgetting anything, it's all become a part of me.
I really want to give a shout out to the Willeys because they are some of the most amazing people in the world,
The Willeys:
Roger and Robin-thanks for your wisdom, for opening your home to me and making me feel like I was a part of the family
Julianna-um, what can I say to you? You have really given so much to me (mostly food) but you are like your parents, wise and insightful. You are so much fun, definitely random and spontaneous.
Jessica- thanks for your friendship and inviting me along on your random errands. I love your honesty and hearing your perspective. You are a hot tamale!
Jonathan-thanks for being the brother I never had! I had a lot of fun with you around; you have a ton of talent! You need to do a concert closer to where I live!
Marianna-well I wish you had lived at home this past year so I could have really gotten to know you. You have amazing blogging skills and thanks for buying me tea!
To GTC-anything that I have done in the past two years is because of what you have done and because of you guys challenging me and telling me I can do it. Thanks is not enough, I look forward to great things happening in GTC!
To everyone at Destiny- thanks for bringing me into your church, thanks for letting me teach your children and believing that I was capable of more than just teaching. Thanks for all your prayers and support! I will miss having such a close church family.
It's been said that change is good, change equals growth, and growth is good... right? Well I want to grow, but it's lame that the change is me leaving what I love. I will continue to pray for the people that have made an impact in my life these past years and I look forward to seeing you all again. I feel like I have not said enough, there is just too much I can say. Here's looking at you...




P.S. I will still have my blog so please check it and leave me a comment! I won't be able to update as often since we only have dial-up at my house, but I will try as often as I can!