There are some moments in life that take my breath away. On
July 3rd 2012 I had the privilege of experiencing TWO of these
moments.
My third, beautiful, nephew (Jackson) was born first thing in the
morning and I received several pictures and updates thanks to my brother and
sister-in-law. I had a pretty busy day as I am a full-time nanny and the 5 year
old I watch keeps ALL of my attention. But, once Jack (the 5 year old) was
asleep during naptime, I had a moment to realize just how FAR away I am from
the new baby. I felt a pain that touched my bones as I studied a photo of
Jackson’s little self!
I wondered, “Why am I in Kansas?”
It was about 5 hours later that I received an ANSWER.
The second experience that took my breath away… I began
volunteering to take HOPE into the Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center.
And although there were only two girls who showed up to hear what I had to
share, ONE of them was a girl I’d spent 6 months with at my previous job, the
group home for troubled teens. I was not necessarily surprised, but I was blown
away by God’s perfect timing. I was floored by the fact that I am EXACTLY WHERE
I NEED TO BE!
