A couple days ago a piece of me has left the state with their new spouse. She is off to a new job, a new home, a new church, and a new life. This young lady I have had the privilege of knowing her all her life. She is the daughter I have never had. She lovingly calls me Momma B.
In Elementary, she was a wild child!!! I loved her energy and fast pace. You could always tell when she was around. She has the most infectious personality, in a good way. She can get anyone to smile and laugh. She was definitely more of a tomboy at this age, running around and normally dirty.
In Middle School, she began to gain her close friends while still staying friends with many of her peers. Middle school years bring many new emotions never before experiencing. A lot of time she was an emotional mess. Mostly from her soft heart of caring for all those around her. Her nurturing side began to show during these years. She became a very good listener to those whom she listened too.
Oh those High School years… a more serious time. She was beginning to focus more toward the future and what will it look like. She still had lots of fun though, but definitely more focused drive. She began to take her faith more seriously. Digging into the Bible more and way more praying. She would attend church camps during the summer and these should her more ways to dig in deeper to the path God has for her. Also during High School she began dating, kinda, LOL! She had boys she was interested in and she would speak of. High School always a hard time for anyone balancing school, sports, social life, and your faith. She survived it though fairly well.
In College she decided to do some fun things like do a sport she has never played. She pursued a degree in education, which is perfect for her. She is so amazing with children. With the natural progression of adulthood she went through these years strong. She became more serious with a guy during these years. Before she graduated College she was engaged to him. They both grew together through the last year of her college season. You could see the most beautiful relationship taking form. They pushed each other to be better and they pushed each others buttons too.
After she graduated College she accepted her first teaching job. She was also able to coach too. She also got married to the man God had for her. These two together are hilarious, sassy, and kind. They got their first apartment and all the fun that comes with that. Her husband finally graduated and they began searching for new jobs. They both had many interviews, out of state ones. Eventually an offer in Florida was given and it was too good to pass on.
She came over to see me the day before she left. I just sat there and listened. I knew that face would be one I wouldn’t see for awhile. I walked her to her vehicle holding her hand and praying over her. She has the most amazing future set out before her. Not because of all of the effort, but from her putting God first. She and her husband have together given God all the glory in their new life together. They will most definitely change the world for Him.
I would like to encourage as many people as possible to become a mentor. Even if it’s only one child. Your love, encouragement, and prayers for just one person can change the world.
Journey 
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