There are a few dates that you always remember. Your anniversary. Tax day. Your birthday. And Mother's day. Don't forget these days. They're very important...
Especially Mother's Day.
Sadly, this is now the second year in a row that I was unable to see my own dear mom on this splendid spring celebration, but that doesn't mean I wasn't with her in spirit. This post goes out to my wonderful mom, because let's be honest, I wouldn't even be in Michigan doing what I do if it weren't for her.
Our band played another show at the Mix Tape Cafe this past week, and the show went great! Again, over half the fans in the audience came to hear us play, and outside of completely forgetting to play one of our songs, the show was one of our best yet. Misfit Plaid has continued to do well, booking three more shows at the end of this month. All of this due to my mother, for not only putting up with my obnoxious song writing all the time, but encouraging me by listening to even the bad ones.
I also spent a fair amount of time at a youth pastor conference in Holland this weekend. The workshops and seminars were great, and I learned quite a lot. It was really good to spend time with other youth pastors, swapping success (and failure) stories, and getting encouragement. The LORD really inspired me to be a better youth director and He also gave me a lot of new ideas. I'm really excited to try some new ideas, especially in light of the extreme potential our church faces with the new partnership model. The LORD answered my prayers concerning personal burn-out, and I look forward to many more years of youth ministry.
But once again, this is largely due to my wonderful mother. I wouldn't even be in ministry if it weren't for the lady who brought (sometimes dragged) me to church every week growing up. Who patiently taught me so much about the church and displayed such a great devotion to the LORD.
Lastly, I spent a great weekend with Katie, as we took some pictures, had a picnic, and played quite an elaborate joke (for the record, we're not actually engaged...yet). I again recognize her as a huge blessing from the LORD and the answer to quite a lot of prayer, but I also need to recognize my mom because there's no way Katie would be by my side if my mom hadn't taught me to be a gentleman.
In conclusion, (that's how I used to end things before my mom taught me to write) my mother is awesome. I love her so much and I hope that as she reads this, instead of denying how much she's influenced me, she acknowledges that she really is largely responsible for who I am today. So thanks mom!
All in all, it's been another amazing week here in Michigan. The LORD has continued to pile on the blessings. Please continue to pray for our church as we seek God's guidance, and also pray for all those mothers out there. They have to raise us...so let's face it, they need all the prayer they can get.
One fortunate son,
-B
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