Today was not the day I was expecting. I love Sundays! Church is always a highlight of my week. And, youth group is another. So, when I set out for church this morning, I realize it was my stubborn streak leading me there. Last night, actually early this morning, my face started to swell. By this morning, it was evident something wasn't quite right. But, I really wanted to be at church. So, I went, hoping to get through the service and then head to the ER to find out what was going on. I didn't make it. But, before the service, I met someone who has 2 boys interested in youth group. So, I think it was definitely a good thing I was there! I talked to the mom for awhile and feel like she was happy to talk about her boys coming to youth activities.
Shortly after that, I headed to the ER. I'm fine now. I am tired because of the meds. But, they assume it was an allergic reaction to something- we don't know what.
It's ironic that a day after I share my story of my husbands health, I am the patient and he is the caregiver. But, today, that was the case. And, today, I had friends and family show me their love and support. They were a blessing to me in many ways.
From the time I started youth, one of my goals was to not be the sole adult in my youth's church life. I've tried to give them a chance to build relationships with people in the church so that the group wouldn't be "my group" but the church's group. As much as I argued and didn't like not being there tonight, that plan paid off tonight s several of the other adults jumped in to lead the group. It drove me crazy not being there, but not because I didn't trust the adults- I just missed my group!
Sitting at home, I slept, watched tv, and popped on facebook now and then. A chat popped up shortly after I saw a post from a young woman asking for strength from God. She asked me to pray for her. I mentioned her indirectly last night. I hadn't heard from her in a long while because of her family's not understanding of our situation. But, tonight, when she needed prayer, I was glad to be there for her.
So, where was God today? I feel He led me to church- to help this new family find a way to connect with the youth. I feel blessed that God surrounded me with love and support. And, I feel blessed that when I can't lead my youth, I know there are others who can. And, lastly, I feel I was supposed to be there when this young woman needed me.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Shortly after that, I headed to the ER. I'm fine now. I am tired because of the meds. But, they assume it was an allergic reaction to something- we don't know what.
It's ironic that a day after I share my story of my husbands health, I am the patient and he is the caregiver. But, today, that was the case. And, today, I had friends and family show me their love and support. They were a blessing to me in many ways.
From the time I started youth, one of my goals was to not be the sole adult in my youth's church life. I've tried to give them a chance to build relationships with people in the church so that the group wouldn't be "my group" but the church's group. As much as I argued and didn't like not being there tonight, that plan paid off tonight s several of the other adults jumped in to lead the group. It drove me crazy not being there, but not because I didn't trust the adults- I just missed my group!
Sitting at home, I slept, watched tv, and popped on facebook now and then. A chat popped up shortly after I saw a post from a young woman asking for strength from God. She asked me to pray for her. I mentioned her indirectly last night. I hadn't heard from her in a long while because of her family's not understanding of our situation. But, tonight, when she needed prayer, I was glad to be there for her.
So, where was God today? I feel He led me to church- to help this new family find a way to connect with the youth. I feel blessed that God surrounded me with love and support. And, I feel blessed that when I can't lead my youth, I know there are others who can. And, lastly, I feel I was supposed to be there when this young woman needed me.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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