Rod & Mollie Farewell

Rod  & Mollie have been preparing us for the fact that they are moving to San Augustine, East Texas.  I have been in denial for the last couple of years and enjoyed listening to their dreams of a slower pace life style, financial freedom and remodeling plans, blah, blah, blah.......
A couple of weekends ago, reality came for the forefront.  I have to say, I was not prepared for the day.
Mollie brings pure joy to your life.  If you are down...call Mollie.  Rod is such a dear friend.  If you need someone to lean on....call Rod.  I don't remember when they came into my life but I remember the morning I said goodbye.

Prior to these dear friends leaving our Friday night gang going out for dinner, playing Mexican Train, hanging out on the patio, watching movies together or Sunday morning worship, Sunday School and lunch afterwords,  they left their mark on our church.  Rod and Mollie had a vision for our sanctuary to have a cross.  When Rod first began to talk about the need for a cross in the sanctuary, I thought that would be nice.  Well the cross was installed the last Sunday Rod & Mollie would be part of our church service on a weekly basis and I was filled with joy and sadness.  The cross is beautiful and Mollie sang with the Praise Team as always with joy.  I was a mess the entire service.

Rod and Mollie have been members of Canyon Creek for over 25 years, they will be missed.

Rod and Mollie's Small Group, our Small Group and others met at Sony Bryan's for a little farewell.  These are just a few candied shots of the evening.  Jeremy and Karen were so sweet to join us.

 Sarah and Tom will join Rod & Mollie's Small Group in their absence.  We were thrilled to see Sarah.  She had a freak accident and broke her leg and will have a very long recovery process.

 

 Herb painted a picture of the cross for a going away gift.  A very special gift indeed!

I miss you terribly