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Monday, October 4, 2010
The Cool Factor
Back in Marshalltown I worked with students for 6 years. Long enough to build relationships, live life together through the ups and downs and make incredible memories. I miss them for many reasons but the one I'm focusing on today is a bit disconcerting. I miss how much they love me. Totally selfish, right? I realize. Building relationships as an "old" person with teenagers isn't easy. It takes time, trust and love. I miss "knowing" my students. I absolutely adore the new youth ministry that I'm volunteering with. In a sense though, I'm wishing this first year to fly by so I can be that person that students feel they can confide in. Someone who cares. Someone who loves them. But I don't want to be doing it so they love me back. I want to be doing it so they know God's love, and I can be a tool in the journey of their life.
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How fortunate these kids are to have you working with them, Megan. Don't wish your life away. The time will come soon enough when they will know they can confide in you. May God bless you in all you do in the youth ministry. I know Marshalltown misses your leadership. Love, GR.B
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