Post from May 25th

I wrote this after a hard day the week after school got out. We had just had a lot of tragedies and bad news and I was disheartened, but overall, very worried about how my babies were taking all of these trials. I based the lesson plan with this situation in mind. ~h

p.s. life is much better for all of these people affected. God has worked miracles in each one of their lives. They all still have a long road ahead of them, but God has done more than we could have dreamed already.

Don't worry, be happy?
Current mood: contemplative


I listened to a children's sermon a few weeks ago about one of my favorite Bible verses (Matthew 6:34): "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." The man alluded to childhood being carefree and that the worries they face today are insignificant to the problems they'll face later on in the real world.


On the surface, I'm sure he's right. There are plenty of petty fights and dramas in childhood that are insignificant. But, there are so many children that I know that are dealing with things that I can't even imagine facing as an adult. These are middle class children whose parents' have done everything possible to give them a good, safe life. And, yet, these parents can not protect them from everything.


One little girl has just received news that her dad's cancer has returned. The first time he battled cancer, he had only a 10% chance of survival. He was in remission, but it's now returned. The fight begins again.


Another little girl has a close friend that was hit by a drunk driver. That 12 year old girl is in a coma with many broken bones and severe internal injuries. She has a long, hard fight ahead of her.


A fellow teaching partner just suffered a brain injury through a construction accident. He's currently suffering from long-term memory loss and might have to have brain surgery. A mix of students, graduates, parents, faculty, and staff gathered together today to pray for his healing.


My heart breaks for these families. My students, at a young age, are having to deal with the reality that life is not always fair or good or easy. Sometimes, it really does suck and all we can do is keep on keeping on until it gets better or easier to handle. Luckily, these families have a strong faith in God that will help them through these hard times, but it's still a hard lesson to learn at such a young age. Life is short and it's not guaranteed.

Please pray for these families. They need the prayers and support.