Posted in Tanzania by Kathryn Gironimi on 7/29/2010
7 months…
During Launch back in
January, and even during training camp for the World Race, we were told always be ready for change.
“Change is a form of loss,whether good or bad.”
Our team sat down the other night to be informed that a change would be happening…
Carl would be leaving us and joining another
team.
I didn’t realize that
information would affect me the way it did, but I had an instant sadness.
I’ve spent almost every
day with Carl for the past 7 months, and you don’t really grasp, until moments
like this, that people have become like
family to you.
Carl makes me laugh- with a witty sense of humor, and his use of
various accents, I will miss the ways he imitates the various versions of
Lindsey’s laugh.
Carl makes me think- It’s amazing to watch Carl read Scripture. The
way his mind works, so creative and so questioning, he pulls me into a deeper
relationship with God’s Word. No matter what questions he wrestles through
though, at the end of the day he simply stands in awe inspired worship of who
God is, and invites others to do the same.
Carl has been there to embrace me in a brotherly hug when I’ve
broken down crying, and he’s been there to express he was proud during moments
of ministry when I stepped out to be used by God.
To Kathy Wilson- you
raised one great boy, who has become a godly man, so thank you for sharing your
son with us.
Carl is one of the first men in my life whom I’ve been vulnerable with in
discussing hurts of the past, and the sins that have brought me to where I am.
He listened, and encouraged, and loved me without judgment.
God has used him to redeem the role of men in my
life.
So this
week we will say goodbye to Carl as far as being apart of our team, and
while I feel a little sadness in my own personal loss…
I
am excited to see him as he transitions onto team Powerhouse and enters into a new season of the World Race.
I believe in how great Carl is, and see the
value he has in community. I’m excited to share him.
God
is also blessing us…
Meet
Daniel Stinson
Danny is joining our
team this coming week.
I had the honor of
working with Danny’s team in Kenya, and after seeing Danny’s heart in action-
I’m eager to work and serve alongside of him.
The first thing I
noticed when I met Danny was that the
world seemed to melt away when he
was in the presence of God. He is
unafraid to pour his heart out and be vulnerable- encouraging a “no fear of man” mentality in those around him.
He is also a dancin’
fool- a testament to his enjoyment of life and exceptionally fun spirit.
I ask for your prayers as this
transition happens- for both Carl and Danny.
I feel so privileged to be
learning from men that are chasing after Jesus with their whole lives.
7 months…
…and I am now used to the World Race throwing change my
way…
So here is to embracing and engaging, the beginning of a new adventure.
I love this blog. It made me cry. Carl if you are reading these comments...you are family to us. We love you!!!
2Posted by Roger aka the squadfather on 7/29/2010 2:09:55 PM
Carl is an ispriration to those around him. God has need of him for a season elsewhere.It has been a joy to watch grow him up and be a great part of your team. Can't wait to see how God uses him on the next team. You guys get Danny a darn good trade.
3Posted by Kathy Book on 7/29/2010 4:28:12 PM
Kathryn, your post makes me want to know both of these men. How blessed you all are to have each other!
4Posted by Kristi-Anna on 7/29/2010 11:08:52 PM
I don't know Carl, but I love him for what he has done for you and for your team as a whole. :0)
5Posted by Nicky on 8/2/2010 8:26:41 AM
I will be praying for this transition, that God will use it to make both World Race teams more effective in connecting with those you will be ministering to.
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