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Can’t believe it’s that time of year again…or maybe it’s the fact that my kids are growing up so fast that I can’t believe?! Can I really have a 7th grader, a 9th grader and a 12th grader this year? I’m so thankful for the three kids God has given to me. It’s just awesome how different they each are and the unique gifts and abilities he’s put in each one of them. Hey, it’s my blog so if I want to brag a little on my kids, I can, right?!
Monday, Kayla began 7th grade in another new school! But what a trooper she is, so flexible and able to make friends very easily! I know that will serve her well in life. Hungarians used to tell us she would be a great ambassador someday with her ability to fit into any group of people and quickly make friends.
I remember when 3 days into a 2 week vacation in Tunisia left Kayla with a very nasty ear infection. Unable to spend her days in the water with the rest of us, she joined the kid’s program with numerous kids from many different countries. None of the other kids spoke English or Hungarian, but that didn’t deter Kayla. At the end of the 2 weeks she was heartbroken to say goodbye to her new best friends!
I have so many similar vacation stories of Kayla. She never met a stranger and she was never intimidated by language barrier! She found a way to communicate with those she wanted to get to know one way or another and somehow became fast friends. I believe she was given a gift when God made her that way!
As adults we are often so uncomfortable with anyone different then us. Whether it’s a different language, culture or background we often shy away from getting to know someone because of the way it makes us feel. Maybe we don’t see the value of getting to know those who are different than we are; maybe we are afraid we won’t be understood. I wonder how many times we miss out on some really neat opportunities because of our fears.
I find myself hoping Kayla will keep this adventurous spirit alive in her and hope she’ll remain filled with curiosity for those who are different! It would be so cool if she does become an ambassador someday, but my heart's real desire is to see God use her openness towards those who are different to make a real kingdom difference!
Monday, Kayla began 7th grade in another new school! But what a trooper she is, so flexible and able to make friends very easily! I know that will serve her well in life. Hungarians used to tell us she would be a great ambassador someday with her ability to fit into any group of people and quickly make friends.
I remember when 3 days into a 2 week vacation in Tunisia left Kayla with a very nasty ear infection. Unable to spend her days in the water with the rest of us, she joined the kid’s program with numerous kids from many different countries. None of the other kids spoke English or Hungarian, but that didn’t deter Kayla. At the end of the 2 weeks she was heartbroken to say goodbye to her new best friends!
I have so many similar vacation stories of Kayla. She never met a stranger and she was never intimidated by language barrier! She found a way to communicate with those she wanted to get to know one way or another and somehow became fast friends. I believe she was given a gift when God made her that way!
As adults we are often so uncomfortable with anyone different then us. Whether it’s a different language, culture or background we often shy away from getting to know someone because of the way it makes us feel. Maybe we don’t see the value of getting to know those who are different than we are; maybe we are afraid we won’t be understood. I wonder how many times we miss out on some really neat opportunities because of our fears.
I find myself hoping Kayla will keep this adventurous spirit alive in her and hope she’ll remain filled with curiosity for those who are different! It would be so cool if she does become an ambassador someday, but my heart's real desire is to see God use her openness towards those who are different to make a real kingdom difference!
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Lori...thanks for another post. I love reading your blogs! And I hadn't read the Feb 21st one on love. :) Clint and Kayla are very much alike. Clint knows no stranger either. I guess God has gifted these two for all the moving they have done. Kayla sounds like an amazing young lady. Look forward to next post. Hugs.
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