We leave for Whitehorse in 5 days.

As is the case with moving, it always comes up quicker than anticipated. There never seems to be enough time to get all the menial tasks done, but somehow we’ll pull it off.

Before we leave, there are 3 things we should and would say, but as is always the case, don’t have enough time to.

1. Saying Goodbye

No one ever gets to say enough goodbyes.

We’ve moved a few times and it’s always the case. So many awesome people who we should have spent more time with, but we didn’t. Now it’s 5 days out. There’s simply no time.

There’s no time to get in all the dinners we should have had. There’s no time for all the meaningful coffee-chats that should have happened. There’s just no time for the hanging-out that we should and could have done.

2. Saying Thank You

Where do we even begin on this one?

Every place we’ve lived, there are people who have invested in us. They pour time, energy and gifts into our family. It’s over-whelming most times, trying to understand why anyone would think we’re worth so much blessing.

Then one day, it’s time to move on. We wish that every single one of those people were right in front of us, so we could give out a million hugs and high-fives of appreciation.

3. Saying, Jesus

This has been a sobering thought.

There were so many people who we’ve interacted with through school, clubs, sports or even just in the neighbourhood. Why did we keep conversation so superficial? Did we think we would get another chance?

We could have and should have told them about Jesus when we had the chance. Every one of those times was the right time. We simply missed those opportunities and I wish we could have them back.

At least we still have 5 days.

We have 5 days to say as many goodbyes and thank yous as possible. Furthermore, chances are we might find ourselves in a conversation with an unbeliever.

God willing, we may be able to plant a seed or two before we have to leave.

We have right now!

Why not take action today, while we have loads of time? If God is putting a person on our heart, we should call them right now. Set up lunch or coffee right now. Get it on our calendars.

It might be a good friend who we haven’t seen in a while. It might be someone who we need to thank for being a great blessing on our life. It might be someone who we know needs Jesus. I’m certain that we won’t be disappointed.

Join the Conversation; Share Your Thoughts:

What other things would you add to this list of things that we should say before moving?