"Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not just me, but the one who sent me."
Mark 9:37
I admit it. Yesterday had a real unhinged quality about it at school. We have only a few weeks until spring break, it was a Monday, and I'm not sure of the moon status, but it felt like a full moon. Like I said, unhinged. Times like that I tend to go back to my Early American upbringing and remember the admonishments to "straighten up and fly right" or to "quit cryin' or I'll give you something to cry about!" Yikes, all of that. Thanks be to God, who had a hand over my mouth all afternoon, I didn't go anywhere near THERE, but the thoughts flew through my head, along with "what's wrong with these kids?" Along with God ever ready to cover my mouth, God has provided me coworkers who are such good examples and models. I watch and see how they handle the kids on these difficult days and I see such compassion and patience, even as the kids can be so difficult! So today, I will remember Jesus saying "Whoever welcomes one such a child (crying, difficult) welcomes me." It's truly a gift to have a job with children...they are little Jesuses running around. I just need to remember that! Blessings on your Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday tomorrow...it's nearly Lent again! Love, heidi
