Day 4 - Taming of the Shrews

Just as church and football are required on Sundays, Wednesday evenings also mean church in our household. I specifically remember a period where I was literally one of only two girls who would regularly attend our Wednesday night church group.

A lot of change has happened in the more than 10 years since that time--a lot of  great change. As I write, I reflect on the transformations that have occurred in the girls' Wednesday night programs over the years. I could go on and on about the changes I've witnessed, but what I find beautiful is where they stand right now.

One of my dearest friends, Kalyn, has recently (within the past year) taken over the group for middle school girls. (I must add here, though, that there are some high school girls in this picture, too--not quite all of them are in middle school). This particular age group has always had a hard time keeping a leader. I believe it takes a very special and gifted soul to be able to manage those crazy girls. They went through the awkward season of multiple leadership transitions because the right person wasn't quite ready yet.

 Lord knows, I surely couldn't handle them--especially by myself. Kalyn felt led to take those precious girls under her wing and has worked wonders ever since. She loves every single one of those girls and they absolutely adore her. It's such an inspiration to see this type of relationship between younger girls and a young woman who is such a wonderful role model.

Any Wednesday night I get to spend with this beautiful group of ladies is always so much fun--exhausting, even as on observer, but one can't help but enjoy their company. I'm so very proud of what my lovely friend is doing with these girls and can't wait to see what happens next!