'official statement'

Hi. I’m sure you’ve heard of the news by now… I’m so sorry if it came as a surprise to you. I’m sorry also if I was unable to inform you about it. But we all know how hard last year was for me in terms of coordinating the training activities. But I wouldn’t have survived it without the help of very dedicated and concerned people, who have the same compassion for the ministry as I have. Thank you very much ____ for your support. Too bad not everybody appreciated the effort I exerted, and all they saw were the loopholes. I really had no intention to continue the position, and thankfully at the same time, I had a valid (and convenient, hehe) excuse that I was moving, which would make it more difficult for me to do coordinating work. What I did not intend though, was to disrupt the election process, because in the first place, I was not expecting to get into the top 8 after all the criticisms I have received. Again, please accept my humble appreciation for your guidance for the past year. I look up to the training team in terms of expertise, and I will also cherish the friendship you’ve shared with me..you accepted me for who I am, shortcomings and all. I am somehow relieved that I will leave the committee to the able leadership of ____ (although as of this writing, they have yet to meet as a group to decide on the positions). I hope that the politics that manifested during the elections will not linger in the group for the next year onwards. Good luck to everybody. I will still be an active member until I still can. Please extend the same support to the next training head as you did to me. Please don’t be mad at me. I hope we still continue to keep in touch, and remain friends.