goodbye sweet jamie...

This morning we had staff meeting...and a part of our time together was spent hearing about and praying for my sweet friend Jamie White and her family who are headed to France VERY SOON (like 3 weeks) to begin language school as preparation for becoming career missionaries in West Africa. Jamie's husband Justin is a pilot and they have been accepted by Wycliffe Bible Translators to bring the Word of the Lord to Cameroon by means of aviation. INCREDIBLE!
Jamie was one of my very first friends in Orange County - she was the Communication Assistant when I was hired at Ev. Free and we enjoyed LOTS of lunches together. She was also a small group leader in Women's Ministries and I was extremely blessed to grow from her wisdom and insight. She is an amazing woman and I am going to miss having her around tremendously. (However, I must admit I am overwhelmingly grateful for technology - email and SKYPE will get us through!) I have yet to make it through a commissioning for Justin and Jamie without having tears streaming down my cheeks - but I guess that's ok. The tears are a mix of pride, saddness, inspiration, and awe. Jamie - you are a WONDERFUL friend and my life has truly been touched by your presence. You will be in my prayers daily and I have no doubt the Lord will bless your ministry oversees. iloveyou!