December 19th we said goodbye to little Joshua. He will be attending a daycare close to his mommy's place of employment. It is sad to say goodbye to the joyful little boy whose life I was a part of since he was only 3 months old.
In the business of childcare, the hardest part is opening your heart to each child, only to eventually say goodbye and know that they might never remember you or the time they spent with you. It's a lot of investing yourself and your emotions, never really sure of the return on that investment. I try to trust that even if they don't actually remember me, they will remember the love and the care and the fun. They will remember they were loved and cared for during those pivotal moments and years of their lives, someone thought they were special. That is my prayer for each child in my care.
All the children that I watch in my home now have wonderful families. During my time in traditional daycares, I couldn't always be sure of that. There are several children I still think about and wonder how they are today.
Now you know a little more of my heart when it comes to my current profession. Sometimes it seems like what I do is CRAZY. But I need to remember WHY I chose to do it. God has blessed me with so much love. It's my reponsibility to give that love away.
From here, I still have Tabitha and Tate, my sweet little buddies. There are at least two more children that may be joining us shortly.
It will for sure be an adjustment. January may be a little quiet with just the two. But I get bored when there is little change, so a brand new year & new children to love will keep things interesting :-)
Now, my prayer is for an actual house. As my business continues to grow, and maybe someday soon our own family, an apartment is just not going to work for much longer. Needing a house that we can afford that will suit our needs. God will provide. Can't wait to share that success here when it happens.
2nd New Years Resolution for 2013: KEEP BLOGGING!!
In the business of childcare, the hardest part is opening your heart to each child, only to eventually say goodbye and know that they might never remember you or the time they spent with you. It's a lot of investing yourself and your emotions, never really sure of the return on that investment. I try to trust that even if they don't actually remember me, they will remember the love and the care and the fun. They will remember they were loved and cared for during those pivotal moments and years of their lives, someone thought they were special. That is my prayer for each child in my care.
All the children that I watch in my home now have wonderful families. During my time in traditional daycares, I couldn't always be sure of that. There are several children I still think about and wonder how they are today.
Now you know a little more of my heart when it comes to my current profession. Sometimes it seems like what I do is CRAZY. But I need to remember WHY I chose to do it. God has blessed me with so much love. It's my reponsibility to give that love away.
From here, I still have Tabitha and Tate, my sweet little buddies. There are at least two more children that may be joining us shortly.
It will for sure be an adjustment. January may be a little quiet with just the two. But I get bored when there is little change, so a brand new year & new children to love will keep things interesting :-)
Now, my prayer is for an actual house. As my business continues to grow, and maybe someday soon our own family, an apartment is just not going to work for much longer. Needing a house that we can afford that will suit our needs. God will provide. Can't wait to share that success here when it happens.
2nd New Years Resolution for 2013: KEEP BLOGGING!!
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