We gathered together at our home tonight to bid farewell to a family that we love dearly. Paul, Diane and Gracie will be moving back to Ohio to be closer to family and seek employment that California just can't provide them.
We had a meal together and tried to put off the inevitable goodbyes. As we gathered in a circle for prayer, our Deacon\Friend encouraged us.
No, that isn't Brent in the picture above but the very same author of the song we sang as we held hands and prayed for our friends. "Blest Be The Tie That Binds".
I encourage you to do a search on this song. The original family unpacked their wagons and stayed with their congregation because they couldn't bear to leave.
I only wish that history could repeat itself.
Farewell friends.
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