Everything Changes...

Kathy Troccoli's song by this name came to mind as I sat down to write this message.

Life is about change.

Our son is getting ready to begin his last semester in high school; then in a blink of an eye he will be college-bound.

Our daughter is getting ready to drive.

Sometimes I just want the world to slow down.... But when you love someone (as the song says) everything changes. That's the way God ordained it. The change keeps us on our toes; it keeps us interested; it keeps us depending on Him.

So yes, as you probably have guessed by now, there are other changes to discuss here.

After much prayer and consideration the path of my life has taken an unexpected detour. Well, it feels like a detour to me. In God's perspective it was there all along.

Can I just say I'm glad we don't see these things coming down the road far in advance!?! ;)

The unexpected-to-me-detour is one of teaming up with my husband in the business we have owned for the past 14 years. As it turns out, many of the struggles our company has experienced have been due to a lack of administration, organization, and structure--all gifts I possess.

So, as I said, after much prayer and consideration I have accepted a position in our company on a full-time basis. While this is good news (I think!) for our company, it is rather sad news for the ministry. In short, it means I will have far less time to work on the issues at hand with the ministry. In fact, I will be accepting *some* speaking/teaching invitations, but beyond that, I will be unable to be involved to any significant degree with this ministry.

I believe this to be a "seasonal" thing; meaning I believe I am to work there "for such a time as this." I'm not sure how long a time it will be, but I believe it will continue throughout 2010. Beyond that I have no clue; I only trust the One who knows and sees all of time (past, present and future) in a single glimpse. :)

So, yes, I have moments of sadness at the thought of not being as involved in abortion recovery ministry, but at the same time I am excited about this new journey in unexpected territory! While this position is one outside the classic definition of ministry, it is still ministry nonetheless. As such, I humbly ask for your continued prayers for me.

I hope each of you will continue to contact me on occasion, to keep me in the loop regarding the work you are doing in abortion recovery circles. Please forgive me, however, if it takes some time to respond.

I pray all God's best for each of you in 2010 and beyond as you continue to serve Him with your life.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

In the grip of His amazing grace,
Mary Comm
President, In Our Midst Ministries