The Mops Convention - Part 1

Well, I'm off on an adventure tomorrow!  My first ever Mops International Convention.  I've got butterflies...  Lots. Of. Butterflies.  Probably because I don't know what to expect - there's only so much a brochure and website can tell you!  I'm also not a big fan of large groups (as in 100+) of women...and there's going to be a lot of women (hence the name Mothers of Preschoolers!).  So I'm nervous - let me share some of them! :}

I'm nervous about the flight.  Since 9/11 I've always wondered if it's the last flight I'll take.  (Although the flight itself isn't all that nerve-wracking for me).  So I'm nervous about the imaginary terrorist(s) that will hijack my plane and ruin my family's life.  ...the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:25-26

I'm nervous about forgetting something.  I've heard that some people pack an extra empty bag with them when going to the Mops Convention because of all of the freebies and stuff there - they come back with a full bag of Mops gear that they use as favors/raffles for the coming year!  In anticipation of this "loot", I have packed my large duffle bag and I am nervous about all of the empty space.  I keep thinking that I must have forgotten something; clothes, blankets, diapers, wipes, pacifiers...oh....I'm only packing for one person - me!  But I MUST be forgetting something!!!!  Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Jeremiah 43:18

I'm nervous about meeting new people.  I'm not a social butterfly - I would much prefer to be on the wall and observing people and their interactions!  So to be going to a place I've never been, with a woman I've never met, to be at a convention I've never attended, is a little bit daunting!  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

So, the point is, I've got butterflies in my tummy.  My insecurities are rearing their ugly heads, but fortunately I have the arms of God to rest in.  I'm looking forward to returning to you all and sharing what I've learned!

In HIS Arms,
Danielle
Coordinator