Ever had one of those weeks when you keep hearing the same message? Almost Groundhog Day like. It has been one of those weeks for me. I have repeatedly heard stories from people about how they have had to go through a period of waiting and then God gave them something better than they could have even imagined. Waiting - no one likes to wait but we learn so much and I guess even God takes time to work. It's kind of comforting that He takes His time with things. Another recurring theme this week has been the song Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoole. I keep hearing it at graduations, blog sights, etc. What is it with this? It feels like I am in a movie and that is the theme music. This week was pretty busy and crazy - maybe I needed some recurring themes to ponder. Other moments captured:
Sad moment - Pattie's empty room - I need to fill it up quick
Hard to say good-bye moment - School got over on Tuesday. I hated to see this year with these kids end. Have no doubt, I am very ready for summer vacation but I will miss having these awesome kids in my class. They have some pretty awesome families too.
Catching up - Great to see Karda again
Tearful & proud moment - CCS 8th grade graduation - "The Call" sung by Natalie & Katie, great speeches by Lorrie & Chris
Fun moment - free root beer floats at Sonic with fam and Britny
Ah moment - Watching people I love graduate
Concerned moment - Paige has been pretty sick with the flu. Not a good time during finals - teachers please be gracious.
Very happy moment - Perry jokingly said yesterday, "Do you have anything to correct tonight?" NO
Did I mention I am looking forward to summer?
3 comments:
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Happy Vacation! I'm with you sister! Road trip 2009!
Love ya!
That's funny you have been encountering so many stories of renewal after waiting. I feel like I'm actually just now starting to "round the bend" of my waiting period with God. He is opening doors faster than I can handle (in a great way) and it's nice to have that change in pace, vs. the "waiting" :)
Just a thought: perhaps the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is in relation to these periods of waiting on God that you have been encountering. The lyrics of that song call for a change that is just around the corner and all the same, seemingly so far away. Maybe you can tie these two together somehow the next time you come across a story of spiritual waiting :)
Blessings to you and your wonderful family Peggy.
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