Released from my calling

I remember when I got called to teach the Sunbeams (3-year olds) at church, my reaction was, and I quote:

"Uhg... Are you serious?"

I think I only said that inside my head. But I did say it. And I'll be honest, the first coupla weeks were a difficult adjustment. I had 9 kids in my class, and all I saw at first were 9 little babysitting responsibilities. My heart was not in the right place.

But after almost a year of teaching these 9 kids, my attitude has changed 180 degrees. Now I only see 9 little bundles of love and goodness.. Sounds cheezy and cliche I know, and I never imagined myself feeling that way in the beginning. But these kids grew on me quickly.

Two weeks ago I was released from my calling. Yesterday was my last time teaching them, and I have to say, I was a bit choked up when I got them all together to take this picture.

I think I grew more than they did!