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9/6/06

A girl can’t help but cry when she sees a tear coming down her Daddy’s face. So that’s what I did, just cried and hugged and told our four biggest fans (Mr. and Mrs. Tabb and my Mom and Dad) that we love them and
  that we will miss them.
  There is something emotional about taking a physical step out into the unknown with just faith. At that moment when we sent our “carry-ons” through security and saw the fingertips of our parents waving in the distance I experienced all of those emotions and realized that leaving our dear family and friends was the biggest, hardest sacrifice.
  It was pretty cool after the fingertips of our parents disappeared; I looked next to me and remembered I was going on this adventure with my very best friend.

 

The plane ride to the DR isn’t the best time to wonder if “I have what it takes” to live and work in a completely unfamiliar country for one year.
  Could the pilot turn the plane around if I decided that I didn’t “have what it takes? As I sit here on the plane my mind can’t help but think about what life in the DR will be like and if I will be able to adapt. I believe that if I’m connected to the Vine( John 15:1-12) and abiding in Christ, this little branch has all she needs and more to live in and work in and love the DR.


                                                                                                            -Carrie

5 responses to “Saying Goodbye”

  1. Wow! Your daddy gave you away to Jonathan a year ago May, but he had to give you away all over again Wed. morning. I know your parents must be so proud to see their baby girl living out a dream. I am convinced that you are a dreamer, but I am learning that you are so much more than that. Carrie, you are a doer. Your drive is helping my brother realize a dream and for that and so much more I am thankful to you. Ya’ll take care of each other.

    Love,
    Audra

  2. Dear Carrie: I’ve only had the pleasure of meeting you one time, and look forward to getting to know you better. One thing for sure, I definitely feel like you “have what it takes”! god bless you @ Jonathan.

  3. So Sorry about my big goof in message. Please capitalize God. I’m not much of a typer, so if I ever not capitilize God, you will know it is a major typo, as God is Supreme above all.

  4. Carrie
    I am so very proud of you and Jonathan !!
    I miss you both so much – but know the good works you are doing there!! in sharing your love for Christ and your life with others in need ….
    I know God is smiling !
    love you !!!! Mom

  5. Carrie
    I am so very proud of you and Jonathan !!
    I miss you both so much – but know the good works you are doing there!! in sharing your love for Christ and your life with others in need ….
    I know God is smiling !
    love you !!!! Mom