Goodbye and thanks

I'm a preacher's wife. I should be used to goodbyes, right? We PWs move around a lot. And transitioning is one of our many talents. But even if we get used to goodbyes and transitions, it doesn't make them any easier. And so saying goodbye to the Homefront blog is not easy.

About four and a half years ago, we had just gone through a transition. Our second church had not gone well, it split and we had started a new church. We were six months into New Life and things were going great. I had always loved writing and, having been through a lot in a short time in the ministry, I had developed a heart for minister's wives. We had gotten to know some people at KBC and they knew I was a writer. I was asked to write for the new Homefront blog for minister's wives and I knew that God had opened this door for me to do something I enjoy and reach a group of people I love.

No one told me exactly what to write, just to write about things that PWs deal with. That was easy enough. I wrote about pressures on preachers' kids, figuring out my role as a PW, dealing with people in church who hurt you, being yourself, embracing your own skills and gifts, and so much more. And I always tried to be honest and real. In sharing my own journey, struggles, successes and life, I hope I helped or at least entertained our readers.

PWs are a special group. I am honored to have been one for around ten years and I am even more honored to have had a chance to write for such a great, diverse, talented, giving and all-around amazing women. I loved it when people commented on a blog, often agreeing, sometimes disagreeing, but always engaging and sharing. I appreciate your reading. I am no one special, just a woman who never imagined she'd be a preacher's wife managing that role the best I could. And, like a good PW, I am now embracing our latest transition as my husband goes back into teaching high school.

My journey as a PW may be over, but others are just beginning or are in the midst of their journey. We PWs need to support, love and encourage one another.  And while I will no longer be blogging, the blog will continue with Kasey Beckham as the blogger. I'm sure you'll learn more about her and the future Homefront soon.

Thanks for reading. I have been blessed by getting to know some of you on the blog and in person. I will miss this blog and you. And now, as I close, a song we often sing at the end of our Shepherding the Shepherd confernce has come to mind....

May this journey bring a blessing
May I rise on wings of faith
And at the end of my heart's testing
With Your likeness let me wake.

God bless,

Pam

 5 Comments posted by: Pam Cassidy on June 30th, 2010