Tribe

On Saturday, I went to a training session for my new job.  A group of around 40 women sat at wooden tables and laughed and learned and shared how to be better teachers, but best of all, these women were all able to share who they are, and I was left breathlessly thankful.   

I heard stories from breast cancer survivors, mothers, those who were not able to carry babies, those who are bilingual, married, divorced, widowed, hilarious, passionate, and accomplished.  All Christian and all beautiful in a one of a kind way, and I get to learn from them!         

How did God make this possible for me?  How can I be included in such a group of LIGHT and LIFE?  In many ways I feel like the little drummer boy.  I have no great gift to bring to this group of extraordinary women.  I have my gift of writing, but that is shoddy at best sometimes. 

I am sure that my first few months, and maybe years, of being with this company will be me working my little butt off trying to prevent them from finding out that I am actually one giant fraud who should have never been let into this tribe of amazing women.  In the meantime, I will also continually praise and thank God for this awesome opportunity.

An opportunity where my little voice will be recognized and acknowledged.  Where I can be creative and laugh and have joy and RAISE MY DAUGHTER.  God is so good.