Lakeside family,

I’m writing this letter to my church family in hopes that you will understand the decisions I have made for my family. Last year I resigned from Little Learners and the Children’s Ministry to take a risk at Kingwood Park. I struggled with the decision so much. My close friends and family encouraged me to take a leap of faith and told me ministry doesn’t have to only be in a church. They were right! There are so many youth from Lakeside and others that come to my office daily for prayers, laughter, tears, a snack, just a break or just to talk. I feel so much ministry there and that’s what soothed my soul in the midst of the conflicting career change.

Fast forward to today. I’m resigning from the Youth Ministry as of the end of January. I love and adore my youth so much, but I’m at a place in my life where I have to absorb every moment, I get with my sons who are now 14 and 16. I’ve made countless sacrifices, choosing between ministry and my family. The biggest of them being the plentiful Sundays I’ve dropped my sons off across town alone to play baseball. I don’t know how many more games I’ll get to watch them play and I need them all while I can! We will see you around so this isn’t good-bye!

Love always,

Sara Walsh and family

-"May your day be filled with beautiful blessings"