A quiet hour… well
40 minutes now. I just got sidetracked on Facebook’s
newsfeed for 20 minutes, oops. The
rain is pouring down, my dogs are snuggled on my lap completely cutting off
circulation to my right leg, having a 90-pound lap dog will do that. I’m grateful for an excuse to sit for a
moment. Last night was incredible
but I’m tired today and a moment to be still between work at the church and
tutoring is just what I need.
Last night the Junior High students at North Coast Calvary
(the church I work at) got to come to Fill-A-Belly. I was excited for the students I love to experience
F.A.B. It was also awesome to have
something better to do on Valentines Day then focus on the romantic black hole
in my life.
From the moment the students arrived they jumped in! Some helped serve dinner, others sorted
bread, and they all started talking with our guests. The night was awesome!
I loved seeing two huge parts of my life come together. At the beginning of February, I got to
speak to the Junior Highers and encourage the students to focus on others
instead of themselves; especially during Valentines a holiday that can easily
become about commercialized romance or singles awareness.
This morning I got on Facebook and saw what Joe Curran, one
of the students who was there last night, posted after attending Fill-A-Belly…
Well if you
think about it, Valentines day Is a very selfish holiday. Its all about how YOU
got that cute present or how YOU will always be alone. So today since I decided
to instead of thinking about me and doing what I want to do(sorry coke) I went
and helped feed the homeless. I had a super fun time serving them and enjoin g
conversations between them. I realized that they are people too! One of… the
homeless guys that was there was telling me that they there not homeless there
just houseless. It’s amazing how they have nothing yet, they have everything
because they have love, relationships, Jesus, and hope. So next valentines
instead of going on a romantic date that’s all about you, I challenge you to
help others, take time out of your busy schedule, and do something selfless
instead of selfish. Thanks for the experience Morgan!!!” with Morgan
McKeown.
I couldn’t help but let a few happy tears escape. Yep I’m a complete sap! Moments like
these where students
really “get it� are such a precious gift.
I love empowering people in missions and am so grateful to work with
such incredible students.
Then I
saw this post from a student’s Dad…
Sara had a
great time tonight. She wants to go again soon, and she doesn’t necessarily
want to wait for the next Looop night. Thanks for doing that fantastic ministry!!
Talk about encouragement!
Well it’s 4:59… I have to make my tutoring call in 1 min…
reflection moment is over… time to get back to work.
