Hello MCA family -- teachers, staff, parents and students!
Our formal thank you cards are currently on their way to us via snail mail and will be sent out soon, but I wanted to send an informal "thank you" for coming to our baby shower yesterday. We can not thank you enough for all of the wonderful gifts. But, more importantly.... it was such a blessing to us to have you all there, supporting us and loving us as we prepare for the arrival of our daughter, Payton Grace. For those of you who were unable to make it, please know that we are so very thankful for the support, love, encouragment and advice that you have given us through passing in the hallways here at MCA.
With one more week left, this is truly a bitter-sweet time. Sweet as we attempt to prepare for one of the most exciting and blessed times in our lives Praise God that He has provided me with the opportunity to stay home and raise our daughter (and future children). While I know that this is not "good-bye", it is still a bitter time, as I prepare to leave the students that God has given me such great love and responsibility for. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that each of you and each of your children have made such a positive impact on my life and developing teaching career.
MCA, all of its teachers, staff, families and students all hold a very special place in my heart, and I am so thankful that God brought me here to be part of this family. I have grown so much since coming here -- spiritually, professionally and personally, and all of you have certainly contributed to that growth. The Widner FAMILY (ooh, I like the sound of that!!) certainly plans to stay plugged in here at MCA, hopefully through participating in yearbook, teaching occassional chapels, attending special events, and any other way that God plans to use us here.. We look forward to seeing all of MCA's children and families continue to grow and especially look forward to seeing God's plan for each unfold.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you have done for us and for accepting us into this very special family! May God bless the road ahead and all that He has in store for you!
Rylee Widner
