But also a wonderful experience. We have no idea what to expect, but we feel that we our time here was an accurate reflection of who we are. Not just as a pastor and his wife, but as a husband and wife, a father and mother, two Christians continually seeking God's will in our life.
We have been impressed and amazed by how differently God's communities of faith can look and sound and act. How beautiful His people can be in varied situations. We come away from this experience knowing that this could be a fantastic and wonderful experience. But we pray for the Spirit to work, to guide, to enlighten. Not just us, but this congregation as well. They have big decisions to make, and that ought to be - and appears to be - both a lot of work and responsibility, as well as a lot of fun. Depending on the decisions they make, it will then be our turn to enjoy the decision-making process.
Tomorrow morning we wing our way back to Phoenix. It's been nice to have some time just for the two of us - even though we were often sharing that with one or several dozen other people. It will be good to be a family again with our kids, and to begin the final preparations for our road trip that will start this Sunday. Lots to look forward to in the coming days and weeks and months.
It's hard to believe that we've only been gone from Camarillo for just over a week. We've been able to talk briefly to some of our friends, either by phone or e-mail. We miss them, and the time we had to share with them. We know that in this time of transition, they have the rougher road as they determine God's leading for them in Camarillo.
Our road is more open for the moment.
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