New Territory

In the Army they have a saying, "Never volunteer for anything". Well, I wasn't in the Army. A few weeks ago I was having a conversation with our minister, who is also a friend of ours. She was sharing that she was struggling with her teenage son because he didn't want to go to Sunday school anymore, and that the other kids weren't exactly thrilled either. It seems that they weren't too fond of the current Sunday school teacher. Now, the current Sunday school teacher really is a nice person, I just think that the relationships never clicked. Since these are the same kids in our youth group, I heard a voice say "If you need me to, I'll do it". I realized too late that it was me saying these words. Actually I had been thinking about this for a while, as I had heard grumblings from the kids about this and that. I just never thought I would have to follow through. So, next week I am officially a Sunday school teacher. Not a title that me or anyone that knows me ever thought would be attached to my name. Strangely I'm not a bit nervous or apprehensive, and I'm really looking forward to the challenge. The kids are excited, and that of course gives me the confidence to move forward. I know that they will teach me much more than I will ever teach them, in so many areas. Without ever knowing it, they will also remind me of some things that have been lost as life builds that crust around your heart. This should be quite an adventure for all of us, kind of a religous Mr. Toad's wild ride. Sometimes confusing and disjointed, but always headed where we need to go.