Here, there or in the air

"Here, there, or in the air, we will meet again my friend." For some reason I kept singing this song by Dana Degarmo. It was popular when I was in high school and I loved it. It is flowing through my heart now because I just said goodbye to one of my closest friends. She and her family are returning to the mission field in Africa. They are due to return to the states in four years. They may come for a visit but maybe not. Wendy is the closest thing to a sister I have ever had. I have known her 18 years this August. That is a long history to have with a person, especially when you are only 31. I am so excited for her family to return for this exciting work but I will also miss our time of fellowship face to face. Wendy and Jeff came over for dinner and fun and we ended up talking about the Lord and I could just sit and listen to them for hours. I wish I had a tape or a pen and paper in hand when they talked. God just spoke through them and really touched my heart. We shared what we meant to each other. It was so neat because rarely I tell someone how much they touch my life and how much I love them. I think about it all the time but I don't always share my thoughts. After our time of fellowship, we prayed for each other. Will and I prayed for their return trip, upcoming birth, ministry, and family. They prayed for our families, our ministry as Christians to reach others, and for our children. It was so anointed and I felt the Holy Spirit so strong as Jeff and Wendy prayed. After the prayer, we gave our hugs and said goodbye. I smiled and blew kisses out on the porch and as soon as we closed the door, I cried in Will's arms. I will miss my dear friend but I know God has a purpose for her in Africa and I would rather her be in God's will serving him that here with me everyday. I pray for her family because I know it's hard for them too.