I normally love my job

I normally LOVE my job as Sparks Director for our AWANA program. I love the kids and how excited they are to learn verses from God's word! I get to love on them and encourage them and be a mentor to them, it really is fantastic. But like I said, I "normally" like my job. There are definitely days where I don't want to be there, I mean hey, we ALL have those days. But days when I have to tell parents no to certain things they want to do are the hardest. I'll explain a little bit. I have a girl who is 6, supposed to be in Kindergarten. She is home-schooled and VERY intelligent, but very much lacking in the emotional department. I allowed the parents to put her in the program as a 1st grader, which is 1 grade above what she's supposed to be. Well, I found out tonight that they are trying to push into the 2nd grade material already. UGH! It is so frustrating to have to talk to parents about this kind of thing. Mom was semi-understanding about it, but obviously disappointed (apparently the kids does like 5th grade work at home). The biggest thing is that I have to deal with her dad next week, whom I know for a fact is not that understanding or nice about things. So needless to say, this is one of those moments where I don't love my job. :/

On a brighter note, Jon called today! We got to talk for a few minutes, but it really brightened my day. :D It also came at the perfect time because Tay was crying this morning about missing Daddy. :( We are at the 2 month mark (I think...I don't really keep track because thats hard on me) and so far so good. No hospitalizations or major things like that, which is HUGE. We usually have that kind of thing happen the first month he's gone.

We had our monthly worship team meeting on Monday night. My good friend Mike stepped up and watched the girls so I could go (Thanks Mike!). The kids loved playing with him. It was a good time of worshipping together as a team and just getting to know one another. And I'm so thankful to be a part of a team where our "head leader" (because technically Steve is "our" leader ;) ) reminds us how important God's word is and that all of our worship, corporate and personal, needs to be God-centered and that its not about the music (although sometimes we like to think that!). The "musician exchange program" as I've titled it is going good. I got to play in the worship band on the "celebration" side (the main sanctuary) and it was good. I'm not despising going over there like I used to (and if you're on that side and reading this, then sorry, but I did hate it before; and if Jeff is reading this, well sorry, but I'm trying to be honest, not hurtful).

Sunday was also mine and Jon's anniversary. And surprise, surprise, he actually was able to email me! I love my husband and I love our relationship and that he understands me SO well. I honestly don't know what I would do if I weren't married to him, because I truly doubt there is anyone else in this world that would love me like he does and put up with my craziness.

So what do I take away from all this? 1. dealing with parents is a fact of life no matter what you do. Get used to it and just remember to handle it with grace and poise and to not flip out or get upset and angry, because it usually doesn't help the situation. 2. my husband will always surprise me, even thousands of miles away. ;) 3. worship music that is centered around God's attributes or rich in theology is more effective than just any old song. :)

Much love,
Mya