Middle School Girls

I have to say that I absolutely love middle school girls. They're awkward, silly, self-conscious and super sweet! I used to teach middle school. We're in the last week of six weeks of camp and I'm constantly surrounded by middle school girls. They're always asking if they can hold Ezra. Middle school was not a happy time for me. I was moody, I had braces and a bad perm and I was about 5'11" and weighed 110lbs (maybe). I also wore a size 11 shoe. I looked hilarious. I was super self conscious and so concerned about what everyone thought. However, I was EXTREMELY impressionable during this season of my life. I was teachable and eager to learn. And there was still a little bit of me that wanted to please adults and especially my teachers. I began my relationship with Christ in middle school. For this reason I think it's so important that we not forget the middle school girls (and boys). I just contacted the student pastor at my church to see if there was a need for a mentor in this area. Just like the rest of my friends my age, I'm super busy with family, job, house, etc., but I just don't think I can miss out on this opportunity. I've been blessed to have so many people pour into my life through the years and I think it's my honor to pour back. Besides, one of these days, these middle school girls will be babysitting my boys, teaching my boys and yes . . .even marrying my boys!! So, here's to the middle school girls!!