For some reaons Wednesday was a great day...and I dont think it was just the sparkly shirt...
It was just one of those days where I hit my stride. Life was good. Life was easy. I was struck once again how I want my life to be easy and that easy qualifies as good. A good day is an easy one. The kids were balanced and foused...no one was too needy. I got to meet some of my goals of planning. The whole school was sort of in a good place. Peaceful.
At lunch my Courtney stopped by to celebrate Eli's birthday. I love Courtney. I love that she is a survivor. I love that she is organic. I love that even though significant parts of her life have been a struggle, she is still moving forward.
Of course I worry about her. I dont worry that she wont achieve as she is very driven, but I worry about her heart the most. I know God will take care of her and she will be more than good in life that she will be great. She will survive. I used to tell her all the time how I loved that she allowed God to be her advocate at injustice in her own life...that she didnt strike out. It was something I admired alot in her during those messy months.
Then, after picking up the girl from Brownies, we zipped through Chick-Fil-A because E wasnt coming home and well..it was almost 5pm. (really who wants to think of cooking at 5 after working all day!) So I am in the drive through and this black car pulls up next to me and for a second I thought I was going to be car-jacked!
HA! It was the anthesis of a car-jacker...it was Richie! Here is my question, why is Richie so classically RICHIE?? Its like time hasnt changed him. He is in a different place with different people and he is still just who he is. He is a boy turning into a man who is truly blessed by God. I have no doubt that God is going to do amazing things through this guy. He made the choice not to go to college this year but instead is doing an internship with his church. He made me laugh because before he zoomed off he said, "Im living the dream, man..." What an incredible guy. More on both of these later Im sure...
What encouraged me so was that upon saying goodbye, both of these former students said just as airily as anything..." I love you...see you later". I know that it is just something you say, but it so touches my heart to know that love exisits between us even though our proximity has changed. Its a great feeling!
I know relationships change. Especially being a teacher you realize that as time passes you become less and less a model or guide or mentor and more a friend. And that while it is bittersweet, it is also precious.
It was just one of those days where I hit my stride. Life was good. Life was easy. I was struck once again how I want my life to be easy and that easy qualifies as good. A good day is an easy one. The kids were balanced and foused...no one was too needy. I got to meet some of my goals of planning. The whole school was sort of in a good place. Peaceful.
At lunch my Courtney stopped by to celebrate Eli's birthday. I love Courtney. I love that she is a survivor. I love that she is organic. I love that even though significant parts of her life have been a struggle, she is still moving forward.
Of course I worry about her. I dont worry that she wont achieve as she is very driven, but I worry about her heart the most. I know God will take care of her and she will be more than good in life that she will be great. She will survive. I used to tell her all the time how I loved that she allowed God to be her advocate at injustice in her own life...that she didnt strike out. It was something I admired alot in her during those messy months.
Then, after picking up the girl from Brownies, we zipped through Chick-Fil-A because E wasnt coming home and well..it was almost 5pm. (really who wants to think of cooking at 5 after working all day!) So I am in the drive through and this black car pulls up next to me and for a second I thought I was going to be car-jacked!
HA! It was the anthesis of a car-jacker...it was Richie! Here is my question, why is Richie so classically RICHIE?? Its like time hasnt changed him. He is in a different place with different people and he is still just who he is. He is a boy turning into a man who is truly blessed by God. I have no doubt that God is going to do amazing things through this guy. He made the choice not to go to college this year but instead is doing an internship with his church. He made me laugh because before he zoomed off he said, "Im living the dream, man..." What an incredible guy. More on both of these later Im sure...
What encouraged me so was that upon saying goodbye, both of these former students said just as airily as anything..." I love you...see you later". I know that it is just something you say, but it so touches my heart to know that love exisits between us even though our proximity has changed. Its a great feeling!
I know relationships change. Especially being a teacher you realize that as time passes you become less and less a model or guide or mentor and more a friend. And that while it is bittersweet, it is also precious.
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