In 2005, Bob and I left the church we had been serving in Florida. It was a decision that we made with a heavy heart, because we had planned on being there for the rest of our ministerial career. But the guidance kept coming to us that we needed to return to the Midwest, where we both grew up. Trusting that God had something else in mind for us and for the church, we left not knowing where we would go.
We began to search for another church to serve as co-ministers and nothing seemed to be calling to us. We did some traveling, visiting friends and family across the country. We also started to write. I always knew that I would write a book, and had been collecting material for one since the time that Bob and I had been traveling doing our seminars. But when I started to write, the guidance came to me that the book I was to write was my life story. At first I balked at this idea. I did not want to go there. It would mean re-living a lot of things in my life that I did not want to think about. But I again trusted that God was guiding me through the process, so I began.
The process of writing the book has been very cathartic. I grieved the losses in my life that I thought I had already grieved. I saw my life from a higher perspective and had a new appreciation for the path that I had traveled. It was a healing experience. I have put the book aside for now as it became clear to me that it was written more for me than anyone else. If I get a knowing that the book is to go forward, I will pull it out and begin re-working it. Writing a book for publication is a long and ardous process.
However, I'm happy to report that two of my articles on spirituality were published by Unity Magazine and I've been chosen to write about spirituality for the Examiner. Bob had an article of his published in the book, "Sacred Secrets" which was published by Unity.
The most important thing that I have learned through this transition that Bob and I have made over the last few years is to keep an open mind and trust Spirit/God.
Lastly, thanks to all of you who have kept us in your prayers over the last few years. We appreciate you more than you will ever know.
Let us all hold in our minds the thought of peace and prosperity for all people on this planet.
In gratitude,
Carla
