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Farewell to Florida

So long and farewell to the Sunshine State.  This journey started over eight years ago and I am a changed person because of the people that I have met and befriended. Some have made a lifelong impact in my life and some were in my life for just a season. I do appreciate all that I have learned during this journey.

There comes a time when you have to identify that God has closed doors for you and it is time to get out of your comfort zone and make a change. I believe that this is the case for me. God had to isolate me from the things I was experiencing in order to overcome and to be delivered from some things. I said goodbye to the antidepressants, cigarettes, alcohol and to the randoms that were in my life. I had to welcome a stronger relationship with Christ and increased study time. This has allowed me to become a better parent and an all around better person.

I know that once I am settled that God will open the right doors for me and I look forward to finding a church home. Most of all, I get to reconnect with my family and friends that are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  I am already working on plans to visit my sister and her family and to make a trip to the cemetary at Fort Sam. 

To all my family and friends in Florida, don't hesitate to keep in touch.
God Bless

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