Schools Out

New York is strange.  I think the kids go to school here longer than anywhere else in the U.S.  The only schools that are out are mostly preschools, at least  our preschool is over.  It has been an interesting year.  I always love trying to connect with the kids as they walk by.  Some of them immediately warm up to me and make sure they say hi.  Others, it takes a little longer, but it usually happens.

I will miss them around here.  I love their smiles and questions and songs.  I can’t wait for VBS.

So I say to our teachers, thank you for a great year.  I look forward to a another one next year.  You were awesome.  To those teachers that are not coming back, we will miss you.

To our interim director, Kathy, you did a great job.  You brought a lot to this position and helped us think a little bigger about the future.

To the kids, thanks for the joy you brought me.  I pray God bless you as you grow in stature with both Him and man.

To the parents, thanks for trusting us.  We hope we encouraged you as you train up your children.  A special thank you for the wonderful luncheon you provided.  It was wonderful.

I continue to learn from all of you.