I’m ask many times a month to come and give an art class for kids, elderly or even those mentally challenged. I try hard to always meet those demands as often as I can. I know I’m blessed that I have a God-given talent with my art. I know that sharing this talent with those around me is what He had planned for me. I also know that plan He has for me is still yet bigger than I know. I know there is still so much more for me to do. What seems so full and big in my life right now is nothing compared what is about to happen in my future. I wake up every day and say I’m all yours lead me, guide me and take me to your plan, Amen. I rise and walk through the day knowing He is leading.
A few weeks ago a student said Mrs. McCormick I volunteer at this after school program at a church for area kids. She continued to tell me that this program helps kids with their homework, gives them a snack and just talks to them about their lives. She ask would I be interested in doing a paint class for the kids one day. I said sure and didn’t give it another thought. Maybe 5 days passed and I got a phone message from a lady that ran the program. My student didn’t waste any time giving her my info. I giggled and agreed to come on May 4th.
Today I walked into that church thinking I’ll teach a paint class to some kids and go home to dinner. Not what happened at all. These kids are so sweet, some of them you could tell had a story behind those eyes but all of them just need to feel loved and important. I set up all the tables and beside me helping was my student. I loved that I got to spend this time with her. What I don’t like is she is a Jr next year and sooner than I think a Sr. This has got to be the hardest calling in life. Teaching is not for the weak at heart people. You love them for years, watch them grow and “BAM” they graduate and leave. A tiny piece of your heart goes with each and every one of them. For now I will spend this time with her and cherish it. This young lady helps with these kids and I’m so I’m pressed with that. They are truly blessed to have her. I’m truly blessed to have gotten to teach her.
I had and idea on how this paint class was gonna go but as we started I soon notice that their creativity was taking over. As an art teacher I just stepped back and let it happen and play out the way they wanted it to. We painted a cross with a marbled gray and white back ground. I had planned on the cross being one color with a second color added to make a design. As you can see these kids had something to say with their art work.
I’m glad my student turned in my name to help. I was so blessed today watching these kids paint and create. Oh how I wish I could be in 10 different places at a time. I would be with these kids every week doing art. There is something about giving to others from the blessing given to you. We all should give me, love more and be a bit more thankful. Have a very Blue Happy Thursday evening.
