#overcome #waterwalkinggirls

The last few days have been particularly difficult for me emotionally. The news that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the year was hard to hear. I had expected that would be the decision. I understand the decision. I even agree with the decision. However hearing the Governor make the announcement made it real. As I process the ramifications of all that is taking place I feel as if I am in mourning. I am grieving the loss of time with my kindergarten students, the loss of baseball season, the loss of dance class, the loss of Preston’s first year of high school and Briley’s first year of middle school. I miss going to church and my church family. I miss routine and schedule. What about you? What are you grieving?

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#encounteringjesus

-A new day can turn disappointment into reappointment for finding Joy-

We read about the Disciples encountering Jesus after his death and resurrection in John, chapter 21. When the Disciples went out to fish that first night on the sea of Galilee, they caught nothing. Early the next morning is when Jesus appeared and stood on the shore. We read in John 21: 5-6; He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t; you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, there were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

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#blessingsinthestorm

Together as a community we have been on what seems to be on a long journey with no end in sight. So many are working long hours and risking their lives to keep us educated, safe, fed, and healthy while others are unable to work and struggling to stay afloat. I encourage the weary to give your burdens to God. In Matt 11:28 – 30 we read; “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”.

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