Moments of Mentoring

While making cupcakes with my daughters and one of their friends,

I was struck by their culinary enthusiasm and willingness to learn. 

They cracked eggs, measured ingredients,

stirred the batter, and filled one pan.

There was egg shells to be removed,

ingredients to be remeasured,

and batter to be cleaned off of counter tops and pans. 

Their efforts were very commendable.

The girls' tray



I watched it all, offering help and guidance when necessary. 

Afterwards, I filled another tray with the remaining batter.



My tray



The whole time, I was reminded me of how other ladies

have mentored me. 

Throughout my life, I have been blessed with many lovely ladies

who taught me. 

There were mentors for being

a wife,

a mom,

a prayer warrior,

a studier of God's Word, 

a homemaker,

a baker,

a gardener,

a homeschool mom,

and  more. 

So many different ladies with different gifts and expertise

have helped me learn more about life.

 

They didn't all have the same teaching style or methods,

but they were all willing to give their time and energy to help me.

Their patience and generosity with their lives were blessings to me.

Sometimes, they taught me directly
with lectures, conferences, and studies.

Sometimes, they taught me by example.

Sometimes, they taught with advice.

Sometimes, they taught by standing beside me,

allowing me to try something,

and then helping me while I was in a pinch.

Yet, each time they taught, it was with an open hand and heart.

Now, I find myself teaching directly,

by example,

with advice,

and standing by someone else.

May my teaching be with an open hand and heart.

May I be just as generous with my time and talents.

And,

may I still be open to others' teachings and guidance.

After all, I'm still learning, too!



I'm still making mistakes, and still have a lot to learn!



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