Today is usually a day off working on stuff that has been put off -sermons, phone calls, emails, statistical data, healing hearts, calling families, visitation, etc., etc. There is always much to do. Today had a different flavor.
It started around lunch. A class in our daycare climbed all over me while they shared more than you would care to know. Then I made a few heart warming calls as I drove home. Just before I pulled in the driveway, I was forced to pause because J-1 pulled in just before me. Yeah, my oldest daughter is home form college!
As I celebrated J-1, J-3 slept on the couch preparing for the Friday night she would give up to work. I am constantly reminded that each of my daughters have great work ethics...Then in the dust of a thumping bass, here comes J-2. The windows down and "peace signs" waving as she pulled into the garage driving her mom's Yukon. Then great joy as she jumped into the car of a friend headed to the senior-high basketball game, but not before a show of talent for her mom and the neighborhood. All my girls are home; life is good!
I am reminded that today's Doxology started with a class of our daycare's finest. They sang and danced as they shared what they've been taught. I then went home, and I felt great joy from my own children. It became clear to me the next generation and the generation beyond are the fruits of our best work!
I pray that we remember the joy we all share in teaching those that God has trusted in our care...I can't think of a greater expression of our's and God's love!
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