Chicktime

In early April, 2010, I had specifically prayed that God would open a door for me to work with children who did not have a mother or father that held them with safe, loving, faithful arms.  This prayer came out of a lifelong desire to one day foster or adopt a child…to “save” that child from a world of hurt and provide them with a chance at life with family and most importantly with our Lord and Savior.  It was early spring when the message was clear and I knew fostering or adoption would not be a reality for my family.  After much grief and anger and praying desperately for God to change His mind, I started praying a different prayer. A prayer that could have only come from the Holy Spirit.  I prayed, “Lord if it is not your plan for my family to adopt, please place something in my life that would allow me to use my gifts and love for you to impact a child’s life.”  The very next Sunday, my life group teacher came to class and told us about this organization she was introduced to, Chicktime.  She announced that Chicktime was praying for and believing that a leader would emerge to start Chicktime Denton.  Needless to say, after hearing about the ministry and the work that was Chicktime, I sat there stunned, my jaw on the floor.  “Ask and you shall receive!”  There was no doubt that God was at work.  There was no doubt in my mind or soul that this was meant for me to do.  After meeting with Lori and taking a tour of The Nelson Center, I was ready to go full speed ahead.  Satan had a different plan.  For several months, he threw dagger after dagger at me to get me to doubt the Lord’s calling on my life to lead Chicktime Denton.  I finally threw my hands up and said, “Lord, I am not your girl!  I cannot do this!”  Well, the Lord had a greater plan!  The very next day, 2 dear friends called and texted me and let me know that there were about 10 women who wanted to know all about Chicktime and when we were going to start!  Now, a month later, we have completed our first program at The Nelson Center!

On October 30, 2010, 16 women gathered together and walked into The Nelson Center wearing pink Chicktime shirts prepared to have a BLAST with 10 beautiful girls that were just as eager to be with us!  We presented the girls with their very own Chicktime shirts and together made the cutest flip flops that you have ever seen!  We laughed.  We talked.  We shared stories.  We started a relationship that will go with each of us for a lifetime! As we get to know each other and as we earn the trust of these beautiful souls we pray that above all God is glorified and that His love is shown through us.  All 16 of us walked out of that building different.  As we start this amazing ministry in Denton, TX, we are excited beyond words as to what is in store.  Rebecca Poling and the staff at Nelson are amazing and the Lord just shines through each and everyone of them!  We have been blessed with being able to take Chicktime to such a great facility and we believe God is going to grow Chicktime Denton beyond our comprehension!