
I finally have the pictures from my small group at church. The girls are so funny. I love 6th grade. They are all very willing to share and they will be pretty honest about anything you ask them. I have one that is a born leader and she is a huge help no matter what we are doing.
One of my girls is very quiet. She is a good kid, and I wouldn't really say she is shy, she just has a great deal of baggage. I have to say that I have to work really hard to not be shocked by some of the stuff they have already faced in life.
One thing that I learned some time ago in youth work is that you cannot let them see the shock. It is not always as easy I think it should be. How can a 6th grader know more details drugs, street lingo, and just plain survival skills than me? I guess I am pretty naive sometimes. But my goodness, these kids are so young and yet so old at the same time.
I almost always come away from small group feeling the same way first sad and then greatful. I wish so much that I could just take away all the hurt that they have and let them just be kids. Then I am greatful for the carefree childhood I had.
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I'm thankful that these girls have someone in their lives who cares about the struggles they face, and believe that God has a wonderful plan for their lives. Thanks for your work with 6th graders!
I especially love a couple of girls in your group. I had them in class last year. It's good your influence their lives. :)
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