I considered writing it in letter form and then scrapped that.
I tried something short and sweet and then I let my emotions get the best of me and it turned into the longest post of all time in all of the internet.
I've seriously re-written it about 18 times.
What I really want to share is that I have loved planning the three Blog Sugar events.
I loved making sure the details were examined and hand selected. I loved finding amazing speakers and I found joy in reading each of your recap posts, sharing how the Lord used that event, in your life.
Yes, Blog Sugar was a wonderful vehicle to network and meet each other. Learn about how God has gifted you. Become inspired.
I love Blog Sugar.
But, I feel the Lord is leading me down other paths and specifically calling me away from the planning of another Blog Sugar. I fought against it for awhile and tried to talk myself into planning for 2012. I tried, I did.
I contacted speakers and nailed down a day and venue.
Oy.
The Lord was clear, however and I need to obey.
It's hard to write that I won't be planning another Blog Sugar event. Isn't it always hard to walk away from something that you think could be wonderful? Yes, but when the Lord leads, we each need to follow. Even when it is hard. Even when we think we know better.
Thank you for being part of Blog Sugar and thank you for seeing the vision of the evening. The Lord used it and you were a part.
I loved getting to know each of you.
Thank you for sharing your gifts, talents and unique passions with me.
It was, simply put, so very sweet.
To God be the Glory (always),
Rachel
and thank you for blog sugar!
ReplyDeletethe lord DID use it(still is!), praise him.
happy new year!
Oh Rachel,
ReplyDeleteIm so glad I got to attend your final B.Sugar this past year. It was truly a dream of mine to meet up with so many of my favorite women in one place and to be able to praise the Lord in the same place.
I fully understand this decision and praise you for being obedient to Him. Thats something Ive been learning myself over the past 4 years or so and while its not always easy(ok, sometimes it just.plain. hurts) we know that He'll work all things out according to HIS perfect plan for us.
Love you! Cant wait to see what He's got in store for you next:)
xoxo
bless you rachel. i am blessed from attending blog sugar!
ReplyDeletelistening and honoring words from the Lord can be hard but He never leads us wrong.
Good for you for listening to Him - as hard as it may be sometimes. I truly enjoyed attending Blog Sugar and was edified more than I thought I would be. When we put our trust in Him, things work out. Thank you for Blog Sugar! & Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled I was able to share in the sweetness this past September and was wondering about this year, but didn't want to ask just yet. ;-) I will never forget it and learned oh so much ~ I admire you for all you've done and will continue to do! XO
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