A Whole New World

          I usually don't write this early in the morning because I know no one looks at this this early but something has been on my mind since Saturday night. See I started to work with the Toddlers for every other Saturday with this past Saturday being my 1st at church. Like I don't have enough time with children during the week already, some of you might be thinking. I writing this entry to tell you that it might be children but it is two different, new worlds. It really is and in a way that is sad.
          Working with "normal" children during church is okay and much easier. They have parents who care and they can play, talk, and color by themselves. They seem much more happier too. It was honestly like a break for me because I didn't have to do anything for them. I think I would have a hard time going back to that all the time though. I'm so use to the world of helping hurting children. I also know now that they are so many children out there that need help. I can't go back. In a way, I think God is leading me down the hurting children road because that is the closest road to His heart.
            It is fun to see the differences every now and then just to remember the goals that I have for the other children and when I remember those goals and see them get there it brings me great joy. It was a whole new world for me though because since I started my night shift I have not had the energy to help other children but I'm hoping to get back into it if not for a long time at least for a little time. Just to refresh my memory. It is also fun to compare the differences and learn a lot from the two different groups. Yes, children are suppose to be a certain levels of learning at a certain age but without the care that they need they won't be. It is neat to see that sometime as simple as love or talking to them or feeding them can make a world's of difference in no time at all.
            Sometimes it makes you think it is so simple why can't their parents do it. What we need to remember is that we all live in a world of sin. The earth is not perfect but Heaven is and we are just on the road to there but yet we are doing God's work on our way there. It also helps me to see that education is another thing on my heart and if I can help children through education then I am set for life so I'm working on finding a way to do that. I'm kind of trying to get a preschool started where I am at now but it is harder work then I thought but I'm going to keep pushing though.
            This difference also teaches me that not everyone is the same so we need to take the time to get to know people whether adults or children. We all have stories to share. I know I really need to work on that too. In a way, it is easier said then done in today's busy world. That's why I like the world I am in during the week because I get to know and care for the children all week.