The Grubb

Last night was our first Bricks at the Grubb YMCA. The night started out a little shaky. Sarah and I first had to tell three kids they couldn't come to Bricks anymore since they were under the age limit. We had let it slide for the winter, but starting this new chapter we felt it was best to really buckle down. They were somewhat upset. One more than the others. We got told a million times how "not fair" it was, amongst other insults such as twister sucking. I found myself sounding like a mom and telling the kids they need to be thankful for what they do have, they words came out of my mouth before I could even catch them, but seriously, I couldn't stand to hear them tear something down that is so precious to me. After that lovely trip to Burger King, we headed towards the Y. When we got there the person working at the front desk told us that the Y closed at 5. Which is odd since the person in charge told us we could have it until 6 or 7 every week. Surprise, we will have to be out by 5 every week. Well there goes our 4-6 Plan. So now its a little after 4 we need to get all the kids picked up, fed, and out of there by 5. Things could get interesting. We all rushed around and picked up the kids, we ate for about 40 minutes, handed out journals, and then cleaned up as quickly as possible. There is always next week for the Jesus talk. As rushed, and frustrating as Bricks could have been last night, I think this will be a night we will all remember. Its the beginning of something great. I can feel it. I think the Grubb Y is a nice home for us.