I wish I was one of those people who love to blog, there are always so many things that happen that should be shared. But I did want to take the time to write about our Covid journey. Just like everyone else, we have been affected by Covid. I don't want to downplay the uncertainty, concern and yes, fear that Covid has brought us. Because it has brought those thoughts to us. I very much dislike some of the conversations that I have had to have with the boys at the Miriam Center as they were and continue to be concerned about the virus. I feel like we always try to protect them from bad things that happen in the world. But that was not an option with Covid. So we keep reminding them that God is in control and always has a plan.
But there have been some amazing things about our lock in. Our lock in made us change around some things in our daily schedule and routine. As this confused some of the kids, it gave others a chance to step up and shine, and they did. Our mornings would start off with the more fragile kids getting therapy with the therapy staff and the moms. The older kids would start their day off with stretching and yoga. The boys started off strong, leading the others in yoga and stretching. Since they started strong and doing such a good job, we did not watch them everyday as days were just busy ( they still had a staff member with them). But then a switch happened and the boys stopped doing stretching and yoga for themselves, but went over and started stretching and massage for kids who can not do stretching or yoga by themselves but need help. We were sitting talking one night and I asked the boys what changed, they said it was not good that they just make themselves stronger, they needed to help the others. Did not know if this would just be a phase, but they kept it up throughout all of our lock in.
Had a sweet and surprising moment the other day. We had suckers for a treat in the evening and the older boys again stepped up. Some of the kids that would need help with their suckers they stood or sat beside them and held it for them so that everyone could have one. When I saw what they were doing, I sat with Emma, as she does love suckers, but you have to hold it for her and it can take her a long time to finish it. Joseph came by me and pushed me out of the way, so he could hold it for her. Sure enough, he sat there and held it for her until she was finished.
Obviously, I am not happy that Covid has come, but I am happy with what it has and is teaching us. I love seeing the boys realize that they are not really kids anymore and they are thinking about what kind of men they want to be. They had been asking about how they could help and now they don't ask, they look around and see who might need a little help and they help. They are learning how to not just live in the same area, but how to live and work together. In the midst of craziness, it has been a blessing and kind of grounding to watch these boys and the men they are turning into. If you are reading this, please pray for us at the Miriam Center, that the boys would continue to learn how to love and serve our Savior.
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