Thank you, God, for vacations

This is the first Monday of our spring break week. I have never been more grateful for a week off from the job that I love. The week before break was full of tragedy and craziness in our school community, and I am thoroughly enjoying the happy laughter and zany humor of my own children. I am hugging them a little tighter - thankful for every day that the Lord gives me to be with them. More than one death and a personal trip to the ER makes one reflect on this precious gift of life and love. I love my own kids so much, and I love the kids that I teach as well.