Tuesday, August 28, 2012
A New School Year
As I return to the classroom to meet my new students today, I do so with my head spinning and my heart aching from the very recent loss of my father. When I arrived on a delayed flight from Tulsa last night, having missed the first two days of school, I was filled with anxiety for all the details of a classroom with new kindergarten students. However, this morning I awoke with peace, thinking of Dad. He would greet this challenge with purpose, optimism, strength and depth of character. He would dazzle the children with his passion for life and his love of people. The "lesson plans" seem so clear. We will enjoy our new classroom and our new friends. We will sing and we will dance. I will find a little "Carl Young" who is sure to keep the teacher on her toes and who has such great potential and I will smile. It's going to be a good year!!
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This morning, N did not want to pray before breakfast, and I could not convince her with suggesting we pray for Daddy at work. emphatic shaking of the head. when I suggested, however, praying for Mrs. Oliphint and her first day of school, she assented. Hope you do find that little Carl Young first thing.
ReplyDeleteLizzie, this post makes my heart sing! You have taken such a painful experience and made good from it. Your dad would be so proud to hear your response. I feel sure he is with you and giving you this peace. Love you much! Sarah
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