Wow, Carrien. I have always admired you, Aaron and the children for your passion and courage to do all that you have accomplished thus far. Charis Project is an amazing work of God in a place that has been desperately in need of his love in the flesh. There are now genuinely changed lives. Families. Communities…. So good to know that will continue. Our support will remain intact as directed.
And yes, you are in the middle. I know the Lord ain’t done with his working through you. But, I’m so glad you are doing what you must do for the good of all. Especially the kids. They are truly wonderful people already. I love the things you have shared of them in a faraway land over the years.
Now may this be a strong, productive and joyful next season where roots can sink down deep, unhurried and saturated with lotsa room for growth. You know, the underground stuff that isn’t always visible, but is so foundational.
May you have tons of rest for healing, repair, refilling, renewal, reconnection and reconstruction in due time. And no regret. I trust the Lord has had his hand on you and each of your precious children.
Lord, you are the God of redemption. Make it known in this family.
Thank you so much for sharing this -- I hope you feel some the burden of carrying this story has lightened somewhat by writing about it and putting it out into the world. Although you've had a truly unique experience, I think all of us can relate to parts of it and how it feels when the life you've planned for yourself and your children doesn't go the way you wanted it to.
I'm delighted to read that things now seem to be falling into place for you -- That was also my experience when I let go of the life that was killing me and headed in the direction I was meant to go, and things have continued falling into place ever since. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens next for you. I hope it includes healing and happiness for you and your children. ❤️
Honest, hard, sad, but not without hope. "Try to stay open to the possibility that I am at work here, and redeeming things"... what a lifeline! Some of this was hard to read because though different, it has the hint of familiar and relatable difficulties after time in similar work. I love your writing; please do write that memoir someday.
Beautifully written! We’re praying strength and healing over this transition for you and your family. “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.””
“There is no perfect choice, only choosing the best of the available choices, none of which include what I want most.”
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Wow, Carrien. I have always admired you, Aaron and the children for your passion and courage to do all that you have accomplished thus far. Charis Project is an amazing work of God in a place that has been desperately in need of his love in the flesh. There are now genuinely changed lives. Families. Communities…. So good to know that will continue. Our support will remain intact as directed.
And yes, you are in the middle. I know the Lord ain’t done with his working through you. But, I’m so glad you are doing what you must do for the good of all. Especially the kids. They are truly wonderful people already. I love the things you have shared of them in a faraway land over the years.
Now may this be a strong, productive and joyful next season where roots can sink down deep, unhurried and saturated with lotsa room for growth. You know, the underground stuff that isn’t always visible, but is so foundational.
May you have tons of rest for healing, repair, refilling, renewal, reconnection and reconstruction in due time. And no regret. I trust the Lord has had his hand on you and each of your precious children.
Lord, you are the God of redemption. Make it known in this family.
You have our prayers and support,
Luv u Carrien 💜
Thank you Janie. Love to you.
Thank you so much for sharing this -- I hope you feel some the burden of carrying this story has lightened somewhat by writing about it and putting it out into the world. Although you've had a truly unique experience, I think all of us can relate to parts of it and how it feels when the life you've planned for yourself and your children doesn't go the way you wanted it to.
I'm delighted to read that things now seem to be falling into place for you -- That was also my experience when I let go of the life that was killing me and headed in the direction I was meant to go, and things have continued falling into place ever since. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens next for you. I hope it includes healing and happiness for you and your children. ❤️
Thank you for sharing with such wise and vulnerable words, my friend. ❤️
Honest, hard, sad, but not without hope. "Try to stay open to the possibility that I am at work here, and redeeming things"... what a lifeline! Some of this was hard to read because though different, it has the hint of familiar and relatable difficulties after time in similar work. I love your writing; please do write that memoir someday.
It’s already written. 😆 The problem is that the ending changed before I published it.
I think I’m going to publish it anyway as a Substack, a story that was sort of thing.
Beautifully written! We’re praying strength and healing over this transition for you and your family. “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.””
Deuteronomy 31:8 NLT 🩷
This feels right to me. You coming home. Chai and company. You’ve always been a safe place to me. So much love to you and your children. ❤️
Oh. Love to you too. That is such an affirming thing to hear. 😘 thank you Brenda.
This is beautiful and painful and very, very brave. 💕 🙏🏼