Scripture standout: Ps 71: "5 My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds,
of your saving acts all day long—
though I know not how to relate them all. "
Ps 74: "16 The day is yours, and yours also the night;
you established the sun and moon.
17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;
you made both summer and winter."
Morning thoughts: Wait for it. Wait. For. It. Any minute now...the words will surely come. Maybe not right this second because the kids are still in a morning haze on the couch. But surely, the words will come: "Mom, what are we doing today?" Their expectant voices are waiting for my chipper response of something like, "Oh darling children, I'm whisking you away to Adventure Landing today. And tomorrow it's off to a day of fun at the bowling alley. After that, we'll hop over to the movie theatre and eat lots and lots of popcorn! Disney World is next on the schedule! And then maybe we'll have just enough time for the Apple store where I'll buy you the very latest in i-whatever technology." Instead, what they'll hear is that we're cleaning out drawers today. And then we might hit the grocery store — if, they're lucky. Then, of course, it's summer reading and homework time.
I am such a Bummer Mother!
His Deed/The Day: Today deeding collided with working. I had the opportunity to interview a great teacher at Northwestern Middle School. He's definitely in the trenches. I listened to his stories about encouraging and supporting students and how important it is "to be there" and to expose these kids to things they've never done before: like crossing the bridge. Or seeing the ocean. Teachers who think they can spend eight hours in the classroom and be done? They're just kidding themselves, said the man who "has no life" because he give it all to his students. In late August, I'll get to help share his story of unselfishness and teaching expertise. I feel blessed to help facilitate the opportunity.
you established the sun and moon.
17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;
you made both summer and winter."
Morning thoughts: Wait for it. Wait. For. It. Any minute now...the words will surely come. Maybe not right this second because the kids are still in a morning haze on the couch. But surely, the words will come: "Mom, what are we doing today?" Their expectant voices are waiting for my chipper response of something like, "Oh darling children, I'm whisking you away to Adventure Landing today. And tomorrow it's off to a day of fun at the bowling alley. After that, we'll hop over to the movie theatre and eat lots and lots of popcorn! Disney World is next on the schedule! And then maybe we'll have just enough time for the Apple store where I'll buy you the very latest in i-whatever technology." Instead, what they'll hear is that we're cleaning out drawers today. And then we might hit the grocery store — if, they're lucky. Then, of course, it's summer reading and homework time.
I am such a Bummer Mother!
His Deed/The Day: Today deeding collided with working. I had the opportunity to interview a great teacher at Northwestern Middle School. He's definitely in the trenches. I listened to his stories about encouraging and supporting students and how important it is "to be there" and to expose these kids to things they've never done before: like crossing the bridge. Or seeing the ocean. Teachers who think they can spend eight hours in the classroom and be done? They're just kidding themselves, said the man who "has no life" because he give it all to his students. In late August, I'll get to help share his story of unselfishness and teaching expertise. I feel blessed to help facilitate the opportunity.
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