their story is written

James and I have just finished the membership process at Watermark church here in Dallas. We feel very blessed to have found a church that we feel very connected to and one that we are very excited to be part of the community. As part of the membership class one of the pastors stood up and talked about some of the different ministries they work through. He began to talk about a specific ministry opportunity where you can mentor a 4th grade student in West Dallas. He proceeded to talk about why this ministry was so important by sharing that most of the community believes that if a child is not changed or shown potential for success before 4th grade

"their story is written."

I was really touched by this. As a 4th grade teacher I really thought about how there is so much more to teaching them than writing, math, reading, and so on. These kids need life. They need to be shown potential and true life. It is hard to reach out to my students in the same way considering I work for a public school but it is refreshing to know they are still impressionable and that I can still show them that they are completely capable of success. It is a daily challenge to love each of your 20 some odd kids, but great are the rewards for our future (and theirs)!

Moral of the story....
Even though my job may get the best of me at times....I truly feel that when my feet hit the floor in the morning I am using my gifts and working in a job that the Lord has truly called me to.

He never said his calling would be easy....

on that note...off to Central Market we go to get our weekly groceries (and with a $10 off coupon!)