Apr
8
Written by:
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4/8/2010 7:00 AM
When Tim and I were initially creating the Different Voice website in the fall of 2008, we spent quite a bit of time coming up with our Core Values. The core value I have found myself thinking a lot about lately is Change. “We believe God is continually active in the world and that God is still speaking. Change is critical to growth.” I would add to this statement, that change is inevitable. (Change is the only constant, as I remind myself frequently.) Change, however, even when it is a positive change, is rarely easy.
It is with mixed feelings that I write this, my last scheduled email for Different Voice. I am excited and energized by the possibilities of the future. And yet, Different Voice has been a wonderful experience on my journey, and the decision to move on has been a difficult one. As I have pondered these things, two words have repeatedly popped into my head – Thank You.
- Thank you, Tim, for inviting me to be a part of your dream. It has been an interesting ride, and I have learned a lot in the past 20 months.
- Thank you, Randy, Sean and Leah, for your love and support, for valuable technical assistance and for putting up with the many hours I have spent in front of the computer.
- Thank you, Carol, for walking every step of this journey with me.
- Most importantly, thank YOU. Without readers, Different Voice would be an exercise in busyness. Your presence (somewhere out there!), support and feedback have enriched my life in many ways.
I have made the decision to leave Different Voice in order to have more time and energy to focus on two types of writing that I love and find myself feeling increasingly called to do: curriculum writing and creative writing. Although I have enjoyed writing curriculum for about five years now, it has only been during my time at Different Voice, and the writing of the Friday emails, that I have discovered my love for creative writing. I am looking forward to further exploring this avenue of expression. I also plan to continue planning and leading women’s retreats as well as being open to other opportunities that come my way. There may be a website of my own in the future; if so, Tim will let you know about it.
I am not going to say good-bye, because I am confident that our paths will continue to cross and we will continue to journey together at times. Although my differentvoice.com email address will soon be inactive, you may contact me at hoelscher4@yahoo.com.
As I leave Different Voice, I share with you words from Romans 12:2, words which I turn to often. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Blessings on the journey,
~Sally Hoelscher
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