I had one of those moments this evening. Lauren was asleep, Caleb and Jen were gone running errands and I was surfing the Internet when *Ding Dong* the doorbell rang. That is not uncommon here at the Richard home, so when I got to the door I was not surprised to see Savannah and Cade our neighbor kids. I opened the door and Savannah said, "we are so bored". That means, please let us come in and play. I stepped out and started talking to her about her day when she said, "wait right here, I have something I made for you." Ahhhh, how sweet. She brought me a cute little basket that she made in her leadership class at the YMCA. I was touched. It was a gift I will treasure. Nothing weird about this, well, until she put her arms around me and said "I think you have become my Real Mother." WHAT? I must have looked like I just saw a ghost. I turned to her and demanded that she tell me what she said again. I mean, I am not exactly the best "mother" material, not to mention she has an awesome "real mother" of her own. It was then I heard what she really said..."I think you have become my Role Model". He he he he he! We both laughed for a while. WOW! The whole thing was hilarious, although, it was most likely one of those "you had to be there" moments.The other side of the coin...wow, what a privilege and yet what a responsibility. I pray that I can always be a positive role model not only for my sweet neighbor girl Miss Savannah, but also for every young (and young at heart) person in my community, church and life.
God give me the heart of compassion toward everyone and thank you for the opportunity to speak a positive message into the lives around me. Thank you for the humble experience of this evening and the special gift Savannah made for me and the special friendship the Richard family has been given with our new neighbors. I can't wait to see what you have in store for me next. amen
B. OUT!