Friday

Today was a great day!  I got to spend time with a friend I haven’t seen much lately.  It’s been a kind of stressful week.  So, having some downtime to just hang out and be silly was just what I needed.  We laughed, we talked, we laughed, we ate, and we laughed.  Well, you get the picture. 

After that, it was time for me to get back to the grind.  It was pretty tough.  I had to play ping pong, pool, eat pretzels, and listen to music all night.  On the surface, that’s my job.  Underneath, it’s the connections, the moments, the time I spend actually listening to teens.  Tonight one girl said she’d be there on Monday because it’s the only place she can be kinda crazy and not get kicked out.  Several others decided to call me mom today.  They’ve just started coming.  One asked me to play ping pong and pool with her constantly.  They just need someone to care about them and to accept them. 

I am blessed that God made this a part of His plan for me for several reasons.  First, I get some downtime.  My previous job had me working all day on the days I didn’t work at the church.  Now, 2 days a week I don’t go to work until mid afternoon.  And, I have Saturdays off unless I schedule something with the youth.  It’s hard for me to get used to so much free time.  To me, not working until 2 is basically having a day of.  But, I’m loving it so far!  Secondly, I love my job and people I’m meeting.  The potential I see every day is amazing!  But, the neglect I see amazes me, too.  So, I am glad and hopeful that I can show these teens their potential no matter what their situation. 

What possibilities!  So, where was God today?  He was laughing with us, He was listening with us, and I’m pretty sure some of my pool shots were His ;) !

Blessings,

Jennifer