*Having to go to Good News Club or Sunday School when you rather be out playing.
*Always being encouraged to learn Bible verses.
*Going to Bible camps and DVBS in the Summer & maybe even getting stuck with your mother as the teacher.

It meant…
Helping around the house instead of watching cartoons on Saturday morning.

It meant…
Getting up early to feed the animals before school in order to learn responsibility.

It meant…
Being punished when you did something wrong and always being expected to tell the truth.

It meant…
*Sharing your food and especially the cookies with every Tom, Dick or Harry who lost a loved one, had surgery or just was having a hard time.
*Not knowing if your friends liked you for yourself or because your Mother was the best Homeroom Mother, 4-H leader or Sunday School teacher around.

It meant…
Saying grace when you thought you were starving to death, and having family dinner devotions when you would rather be sleeping.

It meant…
*Being kicked out of your bed for every missionary or singing group that came along.
*Having to share your bathroom with several foster kids & exchange students over the years.

It meant…
*Praying for a safe trip & then singing gospel choruses all the way to the destination, instead of listening to the latest songs on the radio.