That is what I saw when I visited my church today.
There is a program going on that allows mothers to drop off their children for Tuesday and Thursday mornings for free, while they recover, rest, and recreate themselves (or anything they choose to do during that time.)
There are volunteers that work with the existing church day school staff to help supervise these children.
I had the opportunity to be there when mothers were dropping the children off. You should have seen some of the faces of these mothers. Some were sad, as if any time away from their children was a bittersweet time. Others had these looks of relief, like they had just completed a marathon. A few had huge beaming smiles. Some were laughing together and joking.
I just wonder if any of those mothers needed that additional time this month to not simply get things done quicker without their children, but perhaps to find peace, renew their minds and spirits.
Everyone gets to a point where there seems no time or space around children to recollect themselves, to step back and take a look, rationally and proactively, at what is happening around them. How many times have mothers yelled out that they just need a break, any break.
So, I see the ministry that this church is doing as something that, especially during the holidays, is so needed. It is an answer to many a frazzled mother's prayers.
If you are in a position to give a mother a break, I would urge you to do it. You may indeed be fulfilling a prayer.
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