To all who follow me: I did get to spend time w/ my pastor the following Tuesday. She is officially & totally gone from our area. I had a few moments of tears before she left. It of course mad her a little sad. But the thing was she wanted to tell me to take care of myself the day of her retirement luncheon. I wasn't totally surprised but she made the moment about me. She showed concern for me while she was retiring. As I have said before, she is  & was one of my biggest supporters. That will never change.

I guess in a way she was here for a season but will also be in my life for a lifetime as time goes by.

I even gave her a photo of us together at the lunch in a frame. I didn't want her to look at it until much later. I would have been too emotional.

I do feel that I have a right to share my feelings even if sometimes it is all about me. I don't know if that is totally true but that is how I feel right now.

I guess I will let go & let God. He will direct both our future paths.

Thank you all for sharing in my journey. I am so grateful that you are here for me & that you have for a very long time!

Kathleen