A Sad Revelation

This may come as a revelation to some of you, but for me it's a reminder as to why I do what I do each and every day.

I was talking with a little girl from my class and was asking her why she had been tardy that particular day. She told me, "Well, my alarm clock didn't go off and I didn't get mommy up, so we kept sleeping." I clarified, "You set an alarm clock and have to wake mommy when it goes off?" She nodded and said again, "Yeah, it didn't go off, so we just kept sleeping, and I didn't wake her up."

One little boy told me his mommy set out his clothes and cereal the night before. She woke him up, and then it was his responsibility to get dressed, eat, and get to the bus stop. We asked who poured his milk, and he matter of factly stated, "Oh I use water."

These are just two of the examples I hear out of the kids' mouths on a daily basis. For some of them, my aide and I will be the only thing that is constant in their little lives. It breaks this teacher's heart and makes me very thankful that I have the love of Jesus to pour out on them each and every day. If only my house were big enough to bring them all home!

There are so many hurting families out there that need to hear about Jesus and the RELATIONSHIP that is to be had with Him! It makes me think about how many times I've been consumed with my own problems and hurts, when I should have been looking outside of myself to the problems and hurts of others.

South Dakota

The company Justin works for sent us to Pierre, South Dakota this summer for the Varmint Hunters Jamboree. The jamboree is a shoot where men an women come from all over the country to compete. Justin sets up a booth and talks to the shooters and other vendors about Hodgdon's powder. I have gotten to accompany Justin the last 2 years and have really enjoyed it.

Just as we were arrive in Pierre

Some of the beautiful hills
Every boy needs a puppy!

Emma was in heaven

Some of the booths set up by other vendors

The targets they were shooting at

The range

More Booths

Emma

Huge flowers we saw on a walk

Bridge by the hotel

Train coming

Great walking path

We are already looking forward to next year!