Saturday was overflowing with activity for my 8-year-old and me. She accompanied me to work at a morning Open House at the college, where we were set up in the ballroom with tables containing information about the academic divisions and the clubs on campus. While I spoke to prospective students and their parents, she gobbled down a biscuit, mini-muffins, fruit and cookies. Then she began to visit the tables, collecting giveaways ranging from frisbees to pens to rubber duckies.
Next we headed to another Open House of a friend who had just moved into a beautiful new home and who was celebrating her 50th birthday. It was a great party with friends and family and lots of wonderful food. My little one only knew two people when we arrived, but it wasn't long until she left my side to learn how to play pool with some new friends: another 8-year-old and a few of my coworkers.
She loved the freedom of being on her own, but I noticed that about every 30 minutes, she came back to verify that I hadn't moved from my seat. I stayed where I was while she played. Truly she never had to worry that I would leave her, just as we never have to worry that Jesus will leave us.
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
We finally said our goodbyes and set out for the hour drive back home. About halfway there we decided to stop to see a friend that we hadn't visited in a couple months. Somehow our brief visit turned into two hours and a dog getting a bath. Now my dog-less child can say she learned to play pool and wash a dog in just one afternoon. It turned out to be a very full and eventful day.
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