Well, the first day of school is finally upon us. (Much later than normal, thanks to the new state law.) About 700 students will arrive at my school tomorrow, excited and hopefully ready to learn. Even though I've officially been back at work since the 8th and been working in my classroom & on curriculum even before that, it's still not the same. We got to go out to lunch on those days and have flexible schedules. If you're not a teacher, you can't fully appreciate how much it means to go out to lunch on a weekday.
So what did I do on this Sabbath day and the day before school starts? I slept in. I spent time with the Lord over a cup of hot tea. I vigorously cleaned the house while listening to a talk from The Gospel Coalition in Spanish. I went "back to school" shopping at the outlets and got an adorable khaki jacket (something I'd wanted for awhile) that was majorly on sale. I met my brother at Starbucks. I went to church and was reminded of who God is through the sermon, worship, and prayer time. I went out to dinner with friends and laughed. And it was all life-giving.
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What a perfect way to spend your Sabbath and last day before school starts! And you know I appreciate the luxury of going out to lunch on a weekday! Praying that this year will be one of deep joy, peace, and contentment for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree!! That was a great last summer day. And now, here you are almost at the half way point. :-) I hope your year has gone wonderfully. Congratulations on running the half marathon too. Awesome.
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