Thankful

I feel the incessant need to cover my mouth lately and not let too many words come out.  Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  I have been afraid, worried, untrusting, indignant...and my words have proved this true.

Thankfulness was the word that came to mind tonight.  I must be thankful.  I need to look for the littlest things and just be thankful.  Thankful despite disappointment.  Thankful when I still feel great need.  Thankful when I would rather crawl under the covers and hide away.  Thankful when it does not go my way.

I am thankful

for the green of spring along with the rain

the breeze through my classroom when the a/c is down

for the way he loves me and keeps loving me

for the smiles of my students, their hugs, their willingness to try new things

for the money to pay for food and gas

for a car that takes me there and back

for a family that keeps moving forward

for the opportunity every day to start again.

ORU Bound

Approximately 5 hours until my ride arrives.

Still need to pack.

Lots of cleaning to do.

I'm headed to Tulsa to see Lys graduate.  Doesn't seem like very long ago that I was there...graduating...looking forward to life beyond the college years.

Spring is Here

This has been a most peaceful weekend...full of outdoor activities like picnics and festivals, full of people and community, full of quality time with friends. The weather has been more like summer than spring. My windows are open and our ceiling fans are circulating the fresh air through the apartment. I got my first sunburn of the season and hopefully the last. Somehow the trees have turned green right before our eyes. It's time again. I feel more alive, more ready to face the world outside.