connection

I went back to VBS tonight. I seem to be developing a connection with one of the little girls. She immediately plopped down next to me when she came to craft time (the area where I plan to help out the rest of the week unless needed to go somewhere else) after we had worked together yesterday. I gave her a big grin and said, "You're back. I think we make a great team!" I also made sure to warn her that I won't be back tomorrow night (tomorrow's work day will be fun but a bit more tiring so I'm taking the night off from VBS). But yes, I'm still happily serving in the Artsy Crafty area. And helping out in any way that I can find. Those of you who know me are not at all shocked, I'm quite sure.

The other moment of note happened on my drive back home tonight. An ambulance and fire truck went zipping through the light where I was stopped. As is my usual custom, I prayed for those inside the emergency vehicles and those they were going to help.

Active listening has caused me to be a couple minutes late a few times recently. I've discovered that it's really difficult to end a conversation when one is striving to listen actively to everything the other person has to say. Maybe I'll get better/more graceful at it soon. In the meantime, at least others are feeling heard. At least, I hope so.