Every heart is full of different pieces that fit together just right. Each piece is uniquely shaped. And some are big. And some are small. And some are still not in place yet.
My story so far has been unexpected and fulfilling. I love it. I constantly reflect on each piece God has placed on my heart. He has wonderfully orchestrated each piece and connected them to fit just at the right time! I can't help but Thank God for his grace, his mercy and his timing!
But I often wonder about the pieces {and the path} God creates for many of my students. I also often wonder where I fit in to their story.
As a School Counselor, I tend to work with a specific group of kiddos -- the ones that need a bit more guidance! I typically meet with them once a week, or every other week. And yet, there is an even more finite group of whom I work with every day. During the last couple years, I've developed relationships with a group of girls who are broken. They are hurting and just want to be loved! And I love them - whether they get it or not. Though I pray for all of my kids, these are the ones I pray for by name, several times a day!
Today, however, my heart is broken. I learned that these girls will be asked to leave our school. They will not return. I am left asking myself, "what did I do wrong?... what more could I have done?... what if... I should have done this..." All the different situations keep playing out in my head.
My heart is still broken.
Not necessarily because I wasn't good enough to help them, but because their hearts are still broken too.
And though my heart is hurting, I have found {a little peace}, knowing that God placed me in their lives for a reason. I became a piece of their story, and they have become a part of mine! Though I may never be able to see some of their pieces come together, I will continue to pray that God blesses their journey.
Some day, my story (and their story) will come together and it will make sense. For now, we will continue to trust in God's plans.
My story so far has been unexpected and fulfilling. I love it. I constantly reflect on each piece God has placed on my heart. He has wonderfully orchestrated each piece and connected them to fit just at the right time! I can't help but Thank God for his grace, his mercy and his timing!
But I often wonder about the pieces {and the path} God creates for many of my students. I also often wonder where I fit in to their story.
As a School Counselor, I tend to work with a specific group of kiddos -- the ones that need a bit more guidance! I typically meet with them once a week, or every other week. And yet, there is an even more finite group of whom I work with every day. During the last couple years, I've developed relationships with a group of girls who are broken. They are hurting and just want to be loved! And I love them - whether they get it or not. Though I pray for all of my kids, these are the ones I pray for by name, several times a day!
Today, however, my heart is broken. I learned that these girls will be asked to leave our school. They will not return. I am left asking myself, "what did I do wrong?... what more could I have done?... what if... I should have done this..." All the different situations keep playing out in my head.
My heart is still broken.
Not necessarily because I wasn't good enough to help them, but because their hearts are still broken too.
And though my heart is hurting, I have found {a little peace}, knowing that God placed me in their lives for a reason. I became a piece of their story, and they have become a part of mine! Though I may never be able to see some of their pieces come together, I will continue to pray that God blesses their journey.
Some day, my story (and their story) will come together and it will make sense. For now, we will continue to trust in God's plans.