God, I often wonder what You are doing in my life. I wonder why you and how you are so careful with me. In my everydayness, you are present. I see you working right now and I know that it isn't just for today or just for me. Thank you for being present in my life, always. Amen.
When our pool closed this summer, I was at a loss. What was I going to do with all of my time? How was I going to stay sane with two kids ALL WINTER LONG?
September came and brought many warm and sunny days. And, I kept running into the same moms around town, trying to keep busy, trying to make the most of their days at home with small children. And, so, I got the idea to start a play group.
Our group is called Park Play Group, as my hope was that we would be able to meet at parks around town for the most of fall...And, really, I didn't think that more than a handful of moms would want to come, so I thought they could come to my house when the weather got bad. In just a few weeks, I have over 2o moms (and two dads), making for over 35 kids on my list. Wow. To say the least, I am thrilled. But, I am overwhelmed, too. We don't have a winter home. We have plans for fun things like zoos and museums, etc., but I want to keep this simple and inexpensive. So, I have called my PPG counsel to prayer, and I anticipate great things.
I haven't felt this excited or passionate about anything in such a long time. I know that God has called me to lead this play group. I don't know the full reason why, but I know some of the answer. I need mom friends. Period. I want to surround myself with a core of moms who love God and love their kids and love their husbands. I want to learn from them, I want their kids to be friends with my kids, I want parents with whom I can do life. And, I think I can see God working on that. I really want my life to count. I know that I am called to stay at home with my kids right now. I really feel strongly about that. But, my life can be about more than just them. And, I don't think that this is all about me either. Something is going on in someone else's life. I just don't know who or what. And, that doesn't really matter. What matters is that I am being available to be used.
So, I sit here really excited and really anxious all at the same time. I feel very responsible for this group. I love what is happening here in our little town. I want it to last. So, I'm prayer for our winter home.
God, Thank you for what you are doing in Park Play Group. Thank you for the people who are coming out to be involved. Thank you for the people who are praying for our group and for our winter home. You have created this group. You have put together parents as friends, as teachers, as supporters. You are watching as our kids play. You are listening as we talk. Work in all of us. Let our group be an honor to you. God, provide a home for us. Let our group be used to show love, to show generosity, to show kindness. God let our group show others You. Amen.
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