Today was a rough start to the day. We woke late and I knew when I looked at the
clock we were going to miss the bus. As
I laid here checking my messages I thought this could go one of 2 ways… I scream, yell and fight to get us on the
bus, or take a deep breathe accept that we are late and drive the kids to
school myself. Not the end of the
world…or so I thought, until I broke the news to my oldest who proceeds to tell
me that riding the bus was one of his favorite things to do – all this as he
stomped away. Needless to say, I felt
like a heel - but on we went. Got the youngest
one dropped off at the sitters, and off we went onto the ‘Big School’.
As we entered the school it was evident that we were arriving
during morning announcements. Everyone
was standing still listening intently.
The office was right in front us and I could see who was talking and
what was going on inside.
As I looked through the window I saw a teacher holding up
the sign with the words prepared, the principle was holding the microphone for
the kids talking. They were in Grade 1
and making an announcement for an upcoming fundraiser. You could tell it was
organized chaos! The girls were giddy with
excitement, singing their songs and telling their stories. The principle sat very patiently with them, whispering
the harder words to them so that the whole school couldn’t hear him through the
PA system. The kindness and compassion
shown by the teachers and principal just melted my heart.
It was nice to have a distraction from the all the negative
in the world - and this little window of sunshine did wonders for my heart!
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