Saying Goodbye Pt 1 (and new adventures)

I can NOT believe that it is August 1 already! Since my last post we have had the honor and privilege of celebrating this new chapter with so many of the people that we love ❤️ 

My (Katelyn) co-workers from Lox gave me a surprise going-away brunch 😊

My group of friends from high school, two of our small group leaders, and our families celebrated our new adventure as well as the marriage of one of our other friends 


Aaron's boss and co-workers took him out to lunch

Our small group had a pool party to celebrate with us 

Our families had dinner with us the night before we left

My parents dropped us off at the airport at 4:40am Sunday morning

And all of a sudden, but also not suddenly at all, we were no longer an employed couple with kids living comfortably in East TN. We are, well, Dean said it best this morning when he looked up with a big smile and said "I'm a missionary now!"

As we checked in to MTI this afternoon and started chatting with the other attendees, we realized what a unique environment we are in. We don't have to explain ourselves here. There is no compulsion to defend our calling to a tropical island, no need to describe how missions support works and just how much we really need it to come through, there is no expectation that our kids or that we are excited, but instead there is understanding. We don't mind the questions, the sharing, or even the misunderstandings. We like talking about St Kitts and our own story and we can handle discussing our needs because it brings us closer to what God is doing. It is just nice to have this month, these next 26 days, to be surrounded by the kind of understanding that brings rest. 

Please be praying for our family this month as we embark on this journey here to learn and become better prepared. Pray for the relationships we will develope, for the friendships our kids are starting. Pray that we stay connected to God and connected to each other as we process everything this month. 

Also, please pray for the extended family of the Pals family. This family of 5 was supposed to be a part of this group here. On the way to MTI their mini van was hit by a tractor trailer and all 5 Pals went home to meet Jesus instead. It was a heavy way to start the month, and our heart breaks for their friends and family left behind. We know that they are having a HUGE new adventure as citizen and residents of Heaven! 

We love you all,
The Comers 

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