For the last 4 years I have had one of my sons with me at work. It has been a tremendous blessing and joy for me to have Stanley and Simon with me during each of their first 2 years. I have been blessed beyond reason by the love and generosity of numerous students who have volunteered to spend time with my little one once a week from anywhere from 1 to 4 hours. I have been blessed by the grace of the CCH Board, as well as Roger and Matthew, to allow me to bring the boys and to even transform a catch-all room to a nursery/playroom. I know most women will not have this option. I thank God SO MUCH that I did and for how well it has worked.

Beginning this June the boys will get to stay home with a nanny for summer. No more rushed mornings to get everyone out the door in time. They will be able to relax and enjoy long summer days, enjoying their toys and the yard. In August Simon will join Stanley at preschool/extended care.

I will miss the joy Simon brings to the office. I will miss him screaming for joy while running across the lounge every time he sees me. I will miss seeing the students light up when he enters a room. I will miss seeing students and interns slowly transform from not knowing what to do with little ones to becoming a natural and even offering to babysit. I will miss connecting with girls and guys who love kids and watch my boys whom I otherwise wouldn’t get to know so well! Stanley and Simon have changed me at work. Yes, I have been less efficient, and my office has been even messier than before. But my ministry has been enhanced through these little boys who spread love and encouragement and who have helped me to connect with and love students in a different way.

Thank you Lord for these precious boys. Thank you Lord for this season of ministry.