There are days in our lives that are so bittersweet; we are not sure which is stronger, the bitter or the sweet. Today is one of those days, as we let you know that our Carlie Galla will be leaving Journey to Hope. We have loved the journey with you. It took me a very long time to find a counselor that I was comfortable with being a part of Journey To Hope. The first time that we met I knew that we were kindred spirits, with a love for the Lord and a love for the people that God would send our way. That has proven to be so very true as I entrusted care for so many of the beautiful souls that have been and are a part of Journey To Hope to you. We love you Carlie, and we pray God’s best for you, for Shawn, for Judah always. Sad and hard to let you go, but rejoicing for you. God has plans for your family that we cannot even imagine. You will be missed here.
Blessings,
From Carlie:
It has been just over five years since I began practicing at Journey to Hope Counseling, LLC. Journey to Hope has not only been a safe place for my clients, but it has also been a safe place for me. A few months ago my husband and I felt the stir to begin praying about joining some dear friends in Tennessee to plant a life-giving church. While there was every reason to say no; (jobs we love, a beautiful home we made our own, wonderful friends, and Shawn coming out of a season of battling cancer) we couldn’t shake the stirring. We felt that God was calling us to surrender our comforts for His calling.
My last day at Journey to Hope will be January 15th 2021. I will be spending the next month coordinating continuing care and conducting closing sessions with clients to ensure this transition is as smooth as possible.
I have been honored to be a part of the healing process of many clients over the past five years. Thank you for entrusting me with your stories. It has been encouragement to my soul to watch people walk through the hardest of times, and hold onto precious hope. You have impacted me more than you will ever know.
Thank you to Sharla, Michelle, and Rhonda for your support. You have made my job so much easier over the years as you took care of logistics so that I could focus on meeting the needs of my clients. I am also grateful for our quick but sweet conversations that always brightened my day.
And thank you to Susie and Andy who took a chance on a green, newly licensed counselor five years ago. Susie, I am thankful how God orchestrated our paths, and for the beautiful work we have done with clients over the years. Thank you for your wisdom, love and care; all of which has made me a better therapist.
My time at Journey to Hope has forever marked me, and I am better because of it. Thank you all again,
Carlie Galla
