a Mom's thoughts

Ohhhh, I know you can't see it but I can...blogger has a new "interface".
Uhhh at least I think that is what I remember it is called. 
It is the place where I type and load pictures and codes when I need to, it is like the backstage of blog land.
It is so much more clear and concise.
I need that in my life! 

I had a blast with the college kids who were here this weekend.
I spent half of the day Saturday with them, and the youth from our church. 
There seems to be so much secret Aggie code that I was not getting, but they let me hang anyway.  I mean, I was driving them around so they kind of had to.  ha haha! 
Their leader guy...who was amazing by the way...talked to me a bit about what the goal was for these kids.

They specifically set out to visit a church in order to serve. 
Wow, who does that?
Who spends their free weekend time in manual labor and bible class teaching, not to mention time with crazy just younger than them teens? 
They in turn learn about service, giving of their time, relating to different peoples and how to be  leaders.
It is like a mini mission trip.

I was admiring these kids and thinking about how cool they were and how fun it was to be with them.
Then I realized...these kids are someone's baby. 
No, I am serious. 
Somewhere some Mom was wondering where her child was that weekend.  Wondering who they were meeting, if they were getting enough to eat, if they were comfortable, if they ironed their clothes for church...you know all the regular things moms worry over.
I bet that Mom wondered if their kid was living like they raised them. I bet they wondered if they said yes ma'am and no sir...and if they were happy.
Well all you Moms out there I am here to report that your kids are awesome. 
They arrived and were very quick to divide up and head to the homes of those who would be keeping them. No hesitation, no questions asked...just trust that we were placing them in homes of people who would take good care of them.
They showed up on time the next morning and got right to work...and they worked hard!!! 
Down and dirty work...yeah, they did it!
They then ministered to our kids with a truckload of fun skits, singing and camaraderie.
Oh, and believe me they ate well.  We always eat well around here.
The men led classes and took part in worship service like they had done it all their lives.
They encouraged us with their youth and energy, they laughed a ton!!! 

And ya know what they let me take their picture a time or two as well.
I know you don't know these kids any more than I did when they pulled into our church parking lot on Friday night, but do know this...they are loved children of God, who touched our lives these past few days.

And, they are all someone's baby!!! 
Mom's...your kids done good this weekend!! 
God bless them as they grow in service and love.