On Wednesday, April 29 I am leaving Colorado. I had dreamed since Jr. High of living here and I was blessed to do it for an entire year. Now God has something else in store for me.
I will be working at Hidden Acres Christian Center in Dayton, IA (semi-near Des Moines) as the Guest Group Retreat Coordinator. Also, I will be given the opportunity to work with horses some (and have one designated as my very own to ride when I wish!) and hopefully start a therapeutic riding program there in the future.
God works in big ways. I found out about HA through my Uncle who was recently elected to their board of directors. He called my parents' house when I was home for Christmas to tell me about it and that he thought I should work there. Honestly he doesn't know me well and our families have spent very little time together, but I think God moved in his heart. I decided to check it out because I was having a real hard time handling the off-season at the ranch and was incredibly lonely as I didn't have people to hang out with in Durango. Also, the reservations for 09 were very low and I was a bit nervous about the security of my job.
On Tuesday, April 14 I was told the ranch wouldn't be opening in 2009 and my position would be terminated at the end of May. The next day I was offered the job in Iowa. Yippee Jesus! I am so very thankful for God's work in my life.
The sad part is that between that Christmas call and now I really have started to feel at home in Durango. I have a few friends and have met some fantabulously wonderfully amazing women at church (you ladies reading this!!!) and am very sad to leave it all. I have loved the River Church since I started going there a year ago but have just recently felt at home and I HATE to leave it, but I trust God will help me find a rockin awesome church in Iowa ... although I just don't think any of them will compare!!!
I'm going to miss the beauty of the mountains, how the sun seems to always be out, the snow, the wildlife, the abundance of activities, and so much else, but I feel incredible peace that there are great things ahead. It will be fantastic to be closer to my family and my soon to be niece or nephew.
I will miss you all so much and will definitely follow your blogs to keep up on happenings in your life! Thank you for touching my life the way you have.
Much love,
Mich
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I am so happy for your new opportunity! I am however going to miss seeing you. It was awesome getting to know you. And Ditto we will totally keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like what you will be doing is great. Your right. God has more awesome stuff for you. I will see you Sunday (I hope). I want to get to say goodbye in person. See ya then. Sommer:)
Wow! I am so excited for you! I am thankful that Durango started to feel like home. I would hate to have had you long to live in CO for so long and then to get here and have not had any great memories...
ReplyDeleteThank you for your part in the Passion Play - it was awesome and people totally came to know Jesus! How cool is that?
I pray that God blesses you with boatloads of sweet friends who love Jesus and that you continue to honor Him with your life.
Search for me Sunday and give me a hug, k?
Love, Linny
Wow - it's always weird for me when God brings someone into my life for a brief instant, only to call them away quickly. But, you are a friend I will treasure. You had better keep up with us - I guess that's the beauty of a blog, huh? Thank you for letting me into your life - you have been a blessing!
ReplyDeleteFunny to look at this now...I ended up attempting to leave on Friday, but then my car broke down so I bought a new one and left Tuesday!
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