Then, yesterday on my last day was a super special day. We had all the kids go to the worship service during worship and they played a slide show from the past 4 years which was so fun for me and the kids to see. They also had Justin and I come to the front and they prayed over us as we start this new chapter for our lives. I definitely could not hold back the tears at this point. They also had a picture framed for me signed by everyone along with a box filled with cards and/or money from everyone. We were blessed beyond words!
I then took the kids to Children's Church where I read them a prayer/poem I wrote for them and then we did a fun activity.
As I read my prayer for the kids, I couldn't hold back the tears again! It was an emotional day overall and it's just hard to believe this chapter is over. I can think of so many memories, so many hard days, so many amazing days, all the kids that I had known over 4 years, and it is all very special to me. Some of the kids didn't really understand why I was leaving. They would ask me questions like "well, can't you just bring your baby with you?" or "you can teach us after you have the baby". Break.my.heart. Anyway, it really was a great last week and I really do have to give a shout out to my rock star husband. He gets pretty much zero credit for all that he has done for me and these kids, as he has served me in ways that no one would ever know about. He has been there for 3 years, by my side every step of the way. He would encourage me when I would come home frustrated, listen when I was blessed, advice me when I didn't know what to do, and did so many behind the scene things that not many people saw. He went to every event he could, and was a huge softy and the kids loved him. I am so thankful for him!
And now, a new chapter begins....after working in full time ministry since graduating college, I am now doing what my dream job is. I get to be "just" a wife and mom. I am truly thankful that I will be able to spend all my time with my sweet boy and I wouldn't have it any other way. Going to one income is not easy for us, but it is so worth it. Though I am sad one chapter has closed, I am so looking forward to this new season!
Here is the prayer/poem I wrote for the kids on Sunday:
It’s hard to believe
that today is my last day
Before I say goodbye,
I have a lot more to say
As most of you know,
I am going to be a mom
So I must take care
of our son as my new job
After 4 years of
being here with all of you
My heart is sad to
say goodbye but it’s what I must do
The memories I have
of each of you will always remain
And I pray you will
grow deeper in the Lord and never stay the same
I have loved teaching
you from God’s Word every week
And I pray that it is
Christ alone that you will seek
We have learned many
worship songs, as we sing every Sunday
He is the way, the
truth, and the life is what we learned singing, “One Way”
I hope you all have
learned how we are all born with sin
And that Jesus died
on the cross so we can have a relationship with Him
My prayer for all of
you is that you will love Jesus with all your heart
And to memorize His
Word and not allow it to depart
I also pray that you
will read God’s Word everyday
And study the
scriptures and pray so you will know what to say
God hears our prayers
and knows our every thought
So be bold in your
faith and give your worries to God
Though you may face
some hard times as life can get rough
I pray you will
always remember that Jesus is enough
I love all of you,
and you will hold a special place in my heart
I hope you will
always remember the lessons that were taught
I am thankful to be
your Children’s Minister, which has been a gift from above
I will miss each one
of you, and pray God’s blessing in the years to come
Love, Mrs. Tracy
Tracy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you have been to your young charges, and that you will undoubtedly be to the precious little life that you are carrying. Thank you for sharing your lovely experience. You have my prayers and best wishes for all that lies ahead for you and Justin, in this new and magical chapter that is just now unfolding in your life. I am thrilled for you both.
Love,
Maytee