MOPS Final Chapter

Yesterday marked a VERY important chapter in my life. My last day of MOPS. I officially graduated. Normally graduation brings happiness. Not this one. I'm not sure if I'm ready. But if I can take away one thing from MOPS, it's to trust in God for my future... which, I HAVE to do. I owe that much to MOPS for sure!

MOPS has brought so much to my life. I wish every single person could be a part of this group. My mom. My sister. My husband. Everyone. IT'S THAT GOOD! Probably every MOPS group... but ESPECIALLY mine.

The speakers were always so very powerful, heartfelt, and uplifting. Every single speaker became my favorite!

The people (my friends) at MOPS are truly some of the best women I've ever met. Ladies that I admire and respect with all my heart and soul. I will miss seeing these ladies every week. In fact, I really can't imagine my life without them being such a big part of it!

Back to yesterday... It was hard. Very hard. I felt uneasy. Kind of anxiety-ish. I just didn't like the feeling all that much. In fact, I just wanted it to be over with. But then, as the meeting began and I listened to a couple of friends speak... I felt at peace - like I always do when I am there. I felt like I was in the right place - like I always do when I am there. My spirit was uplifted - like it always is when I am there. Warmth filled my heart... again, like always when I am there.

I looked around and took everything in. I looked at these beautiful people with whom I've grown so much. I became THANKFUL for all that I've gotten from MOPS, all the people I've met at MOPS, all the speakers I was honored to hear at MOPS, the friends Nathan has made at MOPS, and so VERY much more!!!!

Sure... there were tears. Lots of tears. But I couldn't help thinking about how lucky I was to have found this group. It all makes so much sense... when Nathan was little and I had to unexpectedly quit my job to make him healthier. And all though I don't like what Nathan had to go through during his first 14 months of life... I can see now that it was God's plan for me to be a part of this amazing group all along. We both got so much from it.

I even decided to be the last speaker. Me. Yes me. Crazy, I know. However, I was compelled to do it. To let people know what MOPS has given me. What this group means to me. All that I've learned from it. And how it made me grow. And... good speech or not, good speaker or not... I'm glad I did it. Tears and all.

MOPS will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart!