• Jul. 5, 2008
Godly Mentor

Café Chat July 5^th

Do you have a godly (woman) mentor in your life? If so, describe your relationship with her… If you don’t have a mentor, would you like one and what would you hope to gain from the relationship?








I did have some one I once looked up to as
a mentor. (still do)I was  young and didnt think
of the relationshipin that way. I was only 21 years
old. I had a little one and my husband had left.
I was alone and working part timewhere ever I could.
Jean took me and showed me the ropes
at our church. I had gone there since little on
up butstopped during the teen years. I just didnt
have the backingand support I needed to keep my
faith Strong. I was completely lost. I cried myself to
sleep most nights. I begged God to come and help me.
I didn't realize he was there all along. I
began working in our church nurseryfor a
little extra money. I needed
all the help I could get. Jean took me and helped
me with the children. She showedme how to be
organized and how to teach them. I grew
stronger in my faith and I lead just by watching
things that she did. We became very good friends
even though I was younger than her. We spoke on the
phone often. We planned together to keep teaching
our children about Christ. Jean eventually was
diagnosed with Cancer. She passed many of the
church responsiblities to me. Saying that I was who
she could trust to take over. I took that very seriously
and to this day still work in the ministries she passed
on to me. Even passing she was a figure of strength
for everyone she spoke to and met with. I felt lead
by her even to the very end. Even though she has
been gone seveal years now.. I still try to model
my life to hers as it all fits to me. I used to
tell her when I growup I want to be just like you .
I miss her terrible but hope that she sees how all
her work paid off. That I can do and keep the
faith and the churchon its feet. I hope I am doing
all she would do. Sometimes
learning as I go. There will never be another
like her and maybe one day I can mentor someone
else in the planning and preparing of our church family.


Nikki

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• Jul. 3, 2008
Thankful Thursday

Posted in God and Grace

It has been a great week so far. I love weeks
like this one. The kind of week where everything seems to
fall right into place. That was the kind of week we had. I
am finally feeling the relaxed state of summer. We all
seem to be moving lately at a less stressful pace , which is
really great. I am thankful for that.

I am also thankful for getting organized. I am working on
organizing out school a bit. Planning lesson plans
using some organizing tips I found from some classroom
teachers. Now I am not for making my school seem like
a public school classroom however there are some great ideas
there as well. You just have to sift through them . I am
thankful for finding all the time managment ideas and
developmental guides . Although I'll take those in
perspective  too.

I am also thankful for the cool weather we have been having.
Its not to hot to go outside and play it is just the right temp.
for hikes, walks and bike riding.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the less stressful times of summer. This
is the time of year my heart feels free. I enjoy all of your
creation and am awed by its beauty.  Thank you also for
all the great school ideas I have found. I hope that in the
fall I can teach my children to your will and glorify you. I
ask for you guiding hand as I plan. I thank you for
safety as well. Toad called yesterday to let me know his
plane landed safely and that he had made it to Florida.
I ask that you watch over him as he explores Disney and
stays safe on  his return flight home.

I also ask for your guidance as I work on my plans for
our church VBS. That I can instill your word into the
hearts of those small children I will be working with. I
pray that things move along safely and that the children
enjoy their experience at our church.

In Jesus name I Pray
Amen

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• Jun. 27, 2008
Thankful Thursday

Posted in God and Grace

I am thankful for the moment of snuggling with
Spirit while watching Curious George.

I am Thankful for Spirit staying dry most
of yesterday. I think he is getting it now.

I am thankful for Princess and Superboy getting
all of their chores finished every day this
week and not complaining.

I am thankful for time spend drawing.

I am thankful for yummy sweet cantalope
that I found at a market down the road.

I am thankful  for warm summer days and
spending time with my little ones.

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• Jun. 19, 2008
Thankful Thursday

Posted in God and Grace

I am so Thankful today for my little ones. That
they are close by and I can hold, hug and love on them
till my hearts content. Today on 5 minutes for moms the
news of a mother whose child drowned in a hot tub
was just announced. Her blog is here.
www.adailyscoop.blogspot.com
My heart is so heavy for her . I can not even imagine
nor want to imagine the terrible loss and feeling she must
be going through. Please say a prayer for he today
and the coming days.

I had a similar scare a few days ago. I went
to our youth picnic and was following Spirit everywhere.
I was worried about him falling in the pool. I brought his
bike with us so he could ride on their blacktop.
As I was talking to a friend he kept riding around
and around the area. He would go in the garage
and out around and in the other door in a big loop.
After 20 times I stopped following him but would wait and
if it took him to long to come around I would peek
around the corner and he would giggle. Well
one time he didn't come and I peeked and he wasnt there.
He had parked his bike and was walking toward the
pool!!! I ran toward him but a friend stopped him.
She had seen him coming and knew I was normally not
far behind him so she delayed him by talking to
Him and blocking him from the pool.

I am so blessed that nothing terrible happened to him.
There were a lot of people there that day and
 I was so grateful that one saw and notice my
little guy. No doubt someone would have 
stopped him but  It just goes to show how quicky it can
happen. It was only seconds out of my view.
 I am so lucky that he is safe and I can hug him and love
on him daily.

Even though this is thankful Thursday
Today I take a solemn stand and remind parents
and famillies to watch those little ones this
summer and keep them safe.

Instead of a Thankful prayer take a moment
of silence to ask God to watch over the little ones.

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• Jun. 12, 2008
Thankful Thursday

Posted in God and Grace

I am thankful for the beautiful sounds of the harp that
we heard at the park this week.

I am thankful for the time spend taking a walk through
the woods and enjoying nature. Breathing in the smell.
Watching the boats on the lake and just relaxing.

I am thankful for reading time. Spirit and I spent many
hours this week reading. He really enjoys the ones with
animals in. He likes to make all the sounds the animals
make as we read along.

I am thankful for all the fun goodies I found on the net
this week. Nature journals, math games, bulletin board
Ideas for sunday school and 101 youth group icebreaker
e-books. Some great finds.


Dear Heavenly father,
I thank you so much for time with my family. I know how
Lucky I am to be able to stay at home with them and
enjoy every moment. I am so glad that life isnt just passing
me by. That I can sit and enjoy and ant with my 2 year old
on our side walk. Thank you for that gift. You are such
a gracious and loving God.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

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