MOPS is over

Today was my last MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) meeting as coordinator. I think this year has been the most exciting but exhausting for me probably because my time to lead this group was coming to a needed end. I have been coordinating a MOPS group now for a total of 5 years, first in Dyersburg, TN. and then in Murfreesboro. This is such a wonderful blessing of a ministry that reaches out to mothers with young ones and shows support through the love of Christian fellowship, speakers and creative activities. I have been blessed by all of the friends I have met through this ministry from all over the country....many who I would have never taken the time to get to know if we hadn't been in this group together. I have learned from these other moms how to laugh at myself and my kids, how to cry out loud and admit when I was overwhelmed to others (and not be embarrassed over it) and to step up and lead when I am called to be in charge of something and others are looking to me to follow. This ministry has given me the confidence I needed when I felt like I was "just a mom at home" and couldn't do anything else. I found an inner strength to go beyond what I thought I could juggle (just my kids) and learned that I did have those skills to work with a team, plan, and execute meetings for a large group of women!
I am being called out to a time of rest and receiving rather then giving, giving, giving and for that I'm excited! With Ian going to school next year and new baby on the way in the Fall my life will look so different. I'm sure I will be more then happy to sit back and take in the blessings of other women's planning and working! But like I told them at the meeting today - I'm sure I'll be back...I'm not one to sit around for long. I love to serve others and be a part of a team that is such a blessing to so many moms!
If you are interested in finding a MOPS group near you go to www.mops.org and type in your zip code to find your local group!