Boy

I'm finally back in my regular Teen Center after a month of remodeling.  They are not done and things aren't all back where they belong.  But, today was the first day I felt almost back to normal.  And, I could tell my teens did, too.  They seemed calmer and happy to be there.  There are some changes that have come along with the remodel.  And, it will take some getting used to.  But, they seemed ok with the new rules.
Somehow, they often start calling me mom.  There's a boy who has been coming for awhile now who just started calling me mom.  He easily gets angry or upset.  And, at times, he talks as if the world is out to get him.  He often gets worried because he calls his mom and she doesn't answer.  He immediately assumes his mom has been arrested for fighting.  So, I'm realizing why he acts out.  And, I'm realizing that all he wants is a mom figure who he can count on to be there and not be angry.
It's because of teens like him that I know this is where I'm supposed to be.  It's not about the new rules or the politics or even the people I work with that sometimes drive me crazy.  It's about my teens who need someone to be consistently showing them unconditional love- along with boundaries of what is ok and what isn't.
So, where was God today?  He knew I needed a reminder.
Blessings,
Jennifer