I think I have mentioned MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)in previous posts, but I haven't really talked about my precious table group in enough detail. We only have two meetings left together, but our bond is quite strong. I think we have made some lasting friendships. Let's break down the details of our MOPS group: there are 9 of us moms at our table who all have children; most of the children are under the age of 4; between us all, we have 19 (and 1 on the way and a possible adoption in the making) children, four of the moms have had babies within the last year!!! Four of us live in the same neighborhood and two of the moms attend First Baptist with me. Our church is actually full of MOPS and is our meeting place. Each table consists of 1 group leader, 1 angel, 1 mentor mom, and 1 steering member. We meet about twice a month at MOPS, but we also get together for Girls' Night Out and playdates. Each year, the table group changes, and you have the chance to get to know other mommies. Last year was my first year in MOPS, and I had such a great experience. I was nervous about starting a new year with with new moms when...Esme, my group leader from last year, asked me to be a group leader. I was excited about the opportunity but nervous about the responsibility. I agreed and immediately started praying for the girls that God would place in my group. I just wanted Him to use me to meet their needs. Support of one another as moms is a huge part of MOPS. I knew I may be faced with all kinds of situations and a variety of unique needs. Not every mom is a believer, married, etc. God placed nine very special moms at my table with me...Esme, Becky, Kelley, Denise, Stephanie, Laurabeth, Andrea, Shawna Lee...all bring something very special and unique to the table. We love one another and can relate in so many ways, yet we can be very different. We have the crafty and noncrafty ones, the talkative and the quiet ones, the easygoing ones and the worriers, and so on. We each add a little perspective, and the table wouldn't be the same if even one mom was missing!
A couple of weeks ago, Kelley and Rebecca, were very sweet to throw a baby shower for me. Rebecca opened up her house to us, and the two of them did an amazing job with each little detail. We received so many nice gifts that we are definitely going to use! Best of all, I was able to celebrate the upcoming arrival of our new little guy with many of my MOPS table group friends, as well as, many other friends and family members. It was so neat to recognize how God had placed each person into my life.
The Hostesses
The Hostesses
reading this posts makes me want to be in your Mops group. I love both of my mops groups but I do think we miss getting to know each other better by it always being so random.
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