Drum Roll....

We are moving to Ottawa

Jason was offered a wonderful opportunity with Friesens there, and after alot of prayer, we feel that this is part of God's plan for us right now. AS OF NOW, THIS IS A 5 YEAR TERM. That is important to remember. We could be back in just a couple years!

Part of me loves adventure, and is wondering what it will be like to live in another city ...however, right now....99% of me is just simply grieving. I spend most of the day in tears.

I have had many friends move away in the last 4+ years. And it has been hard. But one thing I learned as a part of WCV, was what it meant to hold each other with open-hands. It was really hard not to hold on to friends ankles....saying "don't go! don't go!". Sadly, most of them didn't stay in contact, and that was the worst part. So you see, I want to break the precident and do this differently!

I guess what I need from my friends, is to hear that:

1) when I go, you won't forget me

2) when i go, you will still consider me a friend

3) when I go, we will both promise to keep in contact (email, blog, facebook etc)

4) when I go, you will call me, and I will call you

5) You'll be happy to see me when I visit at Christmas and summer-time (remember, my family is here...i'm going to be visiting ALOT!)

6) You'll consider visiting me!

So now, the grieving can begin. But so can the solving of "how to maintain a long distance friendship".

...........off to cry...