Tonight was a special time for me. I arrived at church for a youth sponsor's meeting unsuspecting of the party awaiting within! Sponsors and youth surprised me not only with their presence but also with a gift of a friendship quilt, cards, words of encouragement and a group prayer. It is a blessing for me to know people love and care for me and will continue to pray for me. Girls from my Bible class, now moved on to high school-I am so proud of them, for the choices they make and they way they look to God to help them through the tough times. My D-group girls who taught me more than I taught them-I would love to have had more time with them. The class of 2014...I had so many of them in the Pre-K class at Rainbow school. They will always be special to me! Sponsors, some who were once students-now teaching and serving where God has placed them. Other sponsors who have helped me raise my kids...my heart will always be endeared toward you, for what you have meant to my family and to me.
I have to tell you that when I started working with youth, I had no idea they would become the focus of my life. I had no idea of the joy they would bring or the heartbreak I would feel when they hurt. I rejoiced in their accomplishments, cried at their personal failures, laughed at their antics and cringed at their middle school awkwardness. No one told me what a blessing they would be in my life. No one told me they would become a part of my story. No one told me anything...I was just asked to be a sponsor. Would you consider being a youth sponsor? You may make a difference in their lives....they will make a difference in yours!
If you are reading this and are/were a part of this fantastic group of people~ I love you! Thank you for a wonderful, thoughtful evening, for the gifts and sentiments, and for the love you have extended to me. You are a blessing!
2 comments:
Kim, I wanted to leave you a note at the party, but with all the moving craziness, I forgot. But, I just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done with the youth group at Highland Park. I appreciate your willingness to be there for all the kids. I remember being in your small group in middle school, and I appreciate the things you did for me. I wish you all the best in your move! Thank you again! ---Maggie Seymour
THank you Maggie! I hope you are getting settled and that you like your new home/job/school.
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