Choosing to See the Bright Side
Seeking the Light
As I sit typing this post, it’s pitch black dark outside and really cold. It’s supposed to drop into the twenties tonight. I feel exhausted from a busy day. My body feels like it could be close to midnight, yet it’s barely 7:00. I am reminded of a conversation I had with a dear old … Continue reading
Growing in Faith
Yesterday, a little girl came into the school clinic. Her mouth was bleeding and she was a little panicked. Our nurse had stepped out, so I did a little triage. I asked her if she had lost a tooth and she said no. I gave her a cup of water to rinse her mouth out, … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Adventures
On Thanksgiving Day, after the meal was eaten and the dishes were put away, my mama and I were sitting at the kitchen table, looking at the pictures we had taken. We were appreciating a little break after a day of cooking, when my college student came in and announced that she, her brother and … Continue reading
First Grade Logic
One of my favorite first graders came into the office today. I turned around in my chair and he was standing there in front of the clinic. The nurse had stepped out for a minute and I asked him what he needed. He told me his clothes were soaking wet. Now, I love to hear … Continue reading
Hurricane Reflections
As the pictures of the devastation from Hurricane Michael keep rolling in, it seems to be the topic of everyone’s conversation. Part of it is because, Florida is our next door neighbor and so many of us in Georgia, have been to those places that were hit so hard. We have so many memories of … Continue reading
Making Your Steps Count
There’s a little contest going on at my school. It involves how many steps someone can take in a day. There are teams. The team with the most steps at the end of the contest wins. It’s pretty straightforward and it’s a fun way to encourage each other to move around more. There was a … Continue reading
Finding the Blessings
Last summer, my family vacationed in Destin, Florida. It had been years since I had been to the Gulf of Mexico and I was super excited. Our past several beach trips were to the Atlantic side of Florida. They were all wonderful trips, but the white beaches and the clear water on the Gulf of … Continue reading
The Scars are Part of the Beauty
Last weekend, I asked my hubby to drag our kitchen table out into the garage. It’s an old farmhouse table that was long overdue for some tlc. The table has a cool history. My hubby’s granddaddy built it for his growing family, back before my mother-in-law was even born. That table has had countless meals … Continue reading
The Rear View Mirror Illusion
One day last week, I was driving to work, deep down into my bones, weary. It had been a long stressful week both at work and at home and I was running late. While none of these issues were serious in the big picture, I’ll have to admit that I sometimes live in the moment. … Continue reading
Embracing Every Season
Yesterday, the former assistant principal of the school where I work, popped in for a visit. She is now the principal of a different school and she was on spring break. She looked fabulous. Her hair was different. Her eyes had a sparkle. The change for her was clearly a good one. It seems that … Continue reading