CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: Dear Linda : : Answering Your Questions About The Transition

The Dear Linda segments around here are all about your pressing concerns. Like a loved one's serious depression or heart-wrenching abandonment by an adult child or dealing with social media's overwhelming presence.

Serious stuff that matters.

But since this week's In Which This Is All So Very Bittersweet post, I've been getting a delightfully overwhelming response of affirming support for my transition to the Cape. All your gracious kindness has made me feel so loved and valued. How can I tell you how much that means to me?

And you've emailed me lots of questions.

Since I'd much rather you hear information about me straight from me than through the always unreliable grapevine, here's some random answers ...

~ note to self - do not tie bulky sweatshirt around mid-section and allow someone to follow you with a camera ~

Should I keep my appointment with you ... will it be closure or too painful?
I'm with you, friend. Good-byes are difficult and it's easier to just back off and not go there. But over time, I've learned that saying good-bye gives the relationship the respect and honor that it deserves, and acknowledges that the other person has played an important role in my life.

It's all a part of leaving well.

My advice? If you do keep the appointment, bring tissues. Tears are ok. Truly.

Are you going to keep on blogging?
Absolutely yes! I'm eager to see how writing is going to unfold in the next season. I just love you guys ... and the good part is that I can take you with me.

How cool is that!

Will you still do the blog coaching?
For sure! My phone goes with me wherever I go and summer's a great time to re-imagine and re-configure your online space in time for autumn's debut.

Can we do lunch?
Brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, supper, midnight snack? I've never been known to turn down a meal! Shoot me an email at Linda@CreeksideMinistries.com and I'll be in touch with you as I can.

Can I drop in and see you at Creekside?
I'll be at the office on Thursdays, May 28, June 4, and June 11. Shoot me an email and we'll see what we can do, ok?

What's going to happen with Creekside?
Creekside certainly is alive and well! The house church continues to meet on Saturday nights and Bob counsels men and couples during the week. You can call him at 845.298.0710 for more info.

Will you work at Cape Cod or enjoy a quieter season?
I'm looking forward to chilling out more ... and doing life with my parents who live just 35 minutes away. We want to begin doing some work on the house {including an office for me above the garage that we're already affectionately calling The Nest}, but honestly, I just can't imagine life without working with women in some kind of counseling / coaching role.

I'll be continuing to work with a few current counseling clients by phone and hope to expand the blog coaching. I have no plans to open a practice immediately, but am certainly open to a number of options. I'm sincerely waiting to see where God leads on this.

Maybe I'll do nothing at all. But I doubt it.

Are you taking all those incredible wooden spoons with you?
Yes, thank you very much! I've gotten rid of a ton of junk in the last year, but the spoons go along for the ride! Where I'll put them I have no idea, but I just couldn't say good-bye. It's bad enough I have to say farewell to people.

Sigh ...