Precious Moments

 When I was a teenager I had a Precious Moments Bible and a figurine or two.

The Bible was very much like this one.

Sometimes I think about that Bible and some of those "Precious Moments." Last night I got to have my very own precious moment! It would make the sweetest figurine. You see I work at my church. I am the Communications Director/Secretary plus I wear many other hats. You know "duties as assigned" lol. 

Last night was Wednesday night and we have Adult Bible Study and Awana's for the kids. I am basically a floater. I go where I am needed most. Occasionally, I get to go with the adults, although I don't get to do that often! Mostly, I go with 4 & 5 year olds or Middle Schoolers. Last night I was going with 4 & 5 year olds. I started with them and realized I forgot to put something in the adults class. I snuck out of a group activity and went to the adult class that starts 15 minutes after the kids. They had not started yet and no one was in the room. I wrote down what I needed to do and turned to leave. Some of my sweet friends walked in before I got to far. These are 3 of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet! Ms. Gail is my newest friend, she just brightens a room when she comes in. Ms. Ann is so much fun and never fails to make me giggle. And then we have sweet Ms. Beverly. That woman brings true meaning to #goals! She has been a warrior for God! She loves deeply and shares God's love everywhere. Really and truly I could say the same thing about all of them. But you see, I feel like I should really point them out about Ms. Bev because she has been struggling with her memory. I'm not sure if it is Alzheimer's or what, but she is struggling. The thing she doesn't struggle with is her sweet and spunky spirit. That is still the same.

I had left chaos of the kids and had just a moment with these 3 ladies. I was teasing Ms. Ann and Ms. Bev wanted to pass out hugs and kisses. She gave all of us ladies a nice and tight hug and at least 2 kisses on the cheek. So sweet! Then she decided that was not enough and we needed a group hug! This was the moment that qualifies as a precious moment. Here I am, a 51-year-old woman being hugged by ladies at least 20 years my senior and I just wanted to weep. It was so very precious! I felt like I could feel their calmness and strength pouring into me. I can't even tell you how. much I needed that brief moment in time! God is good! He uses us where we are, no matter what we are going through! 

My goal is to be as grounded and rooted in God as these 3 precious friends of mine! I want to allow God to use me even when I am struggling or hurting!

Thank You Lord for placing such sweet ladies in my life! And these aren't even all of them. I am truly a BLESSED woman! May I be a blessing to them and also to the other ladies in my life! May I spread Your love and grace like wild fire! Thank You Jesus for walking with me through this crazy world and for helping me find my way. In Jesus's Mighty and Precious Name - Amen