(background: every day this year, I've been writing down 5 things that I am thankful for. I decided the end of the month would be a good time to review them all. and then I decided to share them)
In April, I was thankful:
In April, I was thankful:
- For deep conversation and just being able to soak it all in
- For the chance to talk to both Stephanies at the same time
- For understanding STL, talking to HKL about her day and BDL’s questions about family
- That I could process “quietness” with ADP
- For lunch with a student and his mom
- That He always welcomes me back with open arms
- For hugs at soccer
- That LSB came in to give me an update
- For time to really research for the 8th grade unit
- For unexpected time to work out and process life
- For JP sharing so many stories of Your faithfulness
- For the picture of MLS digging to China
- For a good dinner before watching Doctor Who
- That You are sovereign and I can leave it all in Your hands
- For dinner and movie at home with the roommate
- For texts out of the blue just to say hi
- For encouragement found in song lyrics
- For amazing weather and the chance to be out in it
- That I got to talk to Mom, Dad and #5
- For the hope in the gospel
- That classes got prepped in spite of technology issues
- That CT was able to get the internet working on my computer again
- That AK let me crash on her couch and use her internet
- For really sweet interactions with students today that were good reminders that relationships take time and it’s always worth it
- That I got to talk to JES before he left
- That I was able to finish cue sheets for “Holes”
- For finding taxis in the rain
- For spending my personal day with SJL
- For people reaching out and taking care of me
- For getting to know SKB better
This month was really about people and the small moments. I'm thankful for being able to look back and remember them.
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