College Host Home

A few months ago, Chris and I heard about a ministry opportunity that involved being a host home to a few poor college students who are involved in the Alpha Omega college ministry at our church. We both felt called to act on this opportunity. As we investigated, most of the host families that we spoke with couldn't speak highly enough of the blessings that they receive from this particular ministry. They spoke of the wonderful relationships they built with each and every college person. One of the things that I was particularly (okay, selfishly) excited about was the possibility of acquiring a babysitter! I have to admit that I was a little shocked when we got the word that we would be hosting four young boys. I immediately thought, "Hey, where is my babysitter?" But, I can not tell you how incredibly impressed I have been with these four young men. I can truly say that I have been blessed beyond measure by them. They are such wonderful examples of young Godly men who are striving to do what God's plan is for their lives. They are also very careful about finding a mate and making sure that she is the one that God intended. Tonight, we had a somewhat lengthy conversation about marriage and the reality of it. We discussed how society tends to make marriage out to be that you should always have the "warm fuzzies," and when you don't, then it is time to get out of the marriage. We discussed how love is a choice, and sometimes(or a lot of times)we don't have the "warm fuzzies," but we choose love our spouse and stay in the marriage, because we made a committment to our spouse. They were genuinely interested in Godly marriages. Anyway, I just wanted to share how God has blessed us with "our boys." By the way, no one could have prepared us for how attached the kids would have become to them, also. It is the highlight of their week! Anyway, three of our boys will be graduating in the spring, and I can honestly say that I will miss them terribly when they move on.