We heard from Unity of Olympia and they have chosen another minister. It was a disappointment for my husband and me, as we truly felt connected to this congregation. But we have seen this process before and how, when handled in a Spirit-centered way, it provides the perfect outcome for everyone involved. Having had a chance to get to know these people who have been involved in the search process, we believe this to have been very Spirit-guided. So we have faith that all is as it should be and our right congregation yet awaits us.
We have been going through the stages of grief, as one would with any experience of loss, even the loss of a dream or vision. We went through the stage of shock, denial, and today I cried for the first time. It was a tremendous release for me. A good friend and I got together for coffee and she gave me this beautiful card that said how much she believes in me. It touched me deeply and the tears began to flow.
When we visited Unity of Olympia, I wrote the following:
When you love someone, you want the best for them. That is what we want for the people of Unity of Olympia. We trust that God/Spirit is at work in this process and that when the time comes for a decision, the right and perfect minister(s) will be chosen. Until then, our thoughts and prayers will be with these people who have most assuredly left their footprints on our hearts. I know that there will be new dreams and new visions. I know that there is a church that is right for my husband and me. But there will always be a place in our hearts for the people of Unity of Olympia. And we continue to hold them in prayer as they continue their transition to a new minister. "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God." ~ Romans 8:28
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