"Always in the deep woods when you leave familiar ground and step off alone into a new place there will be, along with the feelings of curiosiy and excitement, a little nagging of dread. It is an ancient fear of the unknown and it is your first bond with the wilderness you are going into. What you are doing is exploring." -Wendall Berry

As I depart from eleven years of meaningful partnership work at Gordon College and in the beautiful city of Lynn, I am filled with thanksgiving  to have so many amazing people in my life.  I am blessed indeed! 

Setting out on this new journey I am not sure where I will live or what I will do, but I am hopeful that good things are in store.  I will finish work at Gordon around Thanksgiving and plan to move out of my Lynn condo before Christmas, placing my belongings in storage.

If possible I would like to travel this January and February to India and South Africa to visit many dear friends and be refreshed.  Time in between jobs seems like a sacred space of reflection not often available in the course of a more ordinary year - with your help, I would like to create such a space. Coming back I would jump head first into job searching and see where the path leads!  Any funds you contribute will go toward living expenses and this prospective trip for the next few months of my transition.

I appreciate the many ways my family and friends have supported me during this time of decision and change. Your care for me reminds me of God's love and gives me strength and courage. THANK YOU!

I'm ready to explore!

Love,
Val