Tuesday, October 10, 2006

School Days and Apple Pie

So, how many of you baked your apple pie today? I have been looking forward to this meeting for quite a while. The topic of choosing our education path is often brought up in our home. I left our meeting feeling confident and more relaxed about whatever decision my husband and I make for our children's schooling. Amanda, Lori and Julie; what wonderful mothers! I am so thankful they came and spoke to us. They were all so graceful about the choices they have made in educating their children--private, public and home--each unique, yet perfectly suited for their children, desires and needs. Isn't it wonderful that God allows us freedom to do what we think is best for our children? Even more amazing is the love He gives us for our children.

May we strive to be like Erma and "Never have a bad day!" I am thankful for our Mentor Moms as well. It was a pleasure to get to know Erma, Alice & Adelia. God has created us all so different from each other yet we each have something we can offer to others.

Our next meeting will be with Pastor Jerry Franz. He'll be speaking on "Identity Theft"--and not the kind that is taken from you wallet. More like the kind that is taken from your heart. See you there!

· Make sure and mark Setniker's Pumpkin Patch on your calendar, it should be a great time. If you didn't get the MOPS Calendar, be sure to pick one up next time!

MOPS meetings...

Childcare is provided for birth to 5 years old by our happy workers and they look forward to attending to your children so you can have a break. Learn and laugh with other moms with young kids.

Returning moms: the meeting cost is $2. If you are new to MOPS, worried about what to expect, please come and let us welcome you -- your first meeting is free! A one-time fee of $23.95 pays for the MOPs International membership and includes a subscription to MOMsense magazine, weekly emails, and a book.

MOPS is the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from September to May.