I don't think I drew in a breath for a few minutes when our governor announced that schools would close until the end of the school year. I think my heart stopped beating as well. That's my job right there. When schools close, the Boys & Girls Club closes as well. 2 jobs down. At least there was my 3rd job at The Alley. Until tonight. As of now, I have no job to go to. What's next? Will the school still pay us through the end of the school year? Will I need to draw unemployment? These are questions that I'm hoping to have answers to in the near future. Until then, I'm going to have to fully rely on God. In the meantime, what are my plans?
First of all, I'll be spending a few days with my folks. My mom had a pacemaker installed today, and is needing some assistance for a few days. She is not supposed to be using her right arm at all (good thing she is left-handed), and she has to take it easy with her left arm. I'll be hanging out, helping where I can. It would not have been possible, had I been working my 3-job days. I'm also going to open up my home to any parent who needs a place for their kiddos to go. I have a good-sized house, and it is clean and disinfected. While I am not a registered day care, I will be functioning as a hang-out spot while parents go to work, get errands done, need a break, etc. God has placed this on my heart, as I feel that this is a definite need. I am already in discussion with a few parents about next week. If you're a parent with a need for your kiddo to go, feel free to Messenger me on Facebook.
This whole shutdown issue cuts me to my very heart. For those who know me well, my life's work is devoted to working with kids. I love my kids from school, BGC and church. Our church just announced a bit ago that we'll be going to online services for the time being, so I won't have a chance to touch base with my Sunday School kids as well. I keep thinking about those faces of the kids who mean so much to me. One of my BGC co-workers made a brief video of the kids to send to me while I was in Israel. I keep looking at those smiling faces. I just want to cry. When I leave on Christmas break for instance, I know that I'll see them in a couple of weeks. In this instance, I had no closure, no chance to say good-bye, and I miss those kids. I am sure that the kids are feeling this as well. Many of my teacher friends have posted similar feelings. They are feeling the hurt as well.
I pretty much put my heart right there on the table. and you know how I feel. However, I am putting all of this into God's hands. I'll go crazy if I don't. God is still on the throne, and He's not freaking out that this virus has gone out of His control. While we don't quite understand why He would allow this virus to run rampant across out world, we have to trust that there is a plan that we might not know until we get to Heaven. Have you put your worries in His capable hands?
Please know that I am praying for you. As I scroll through my FB feed, I see the needs and feelings and I breathe a prayer on your behalf. I pray that God will provide for you and answer according to His perfect will. Short post tonight, but I just wanted you to know how I stand on the issues of today. Thanks for reading, and God bless you!!
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