A new school year....

And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love They will know we are Christians by our love............

So we had our back to school faculty meeting this morning. It wasn't so bad. It was nice to see everyone, and my principal was very nice to announce to everyone that I got married this summer. We talked about safety, odds and ends, blood-borne pathogens....you know, all that good stuff.

Well, he ended our meeting by sharing that he heard the hymn "They will know we are Christians", which I've always loved, yesterday at church and it made him think. He said it reminded him of teachers and their students. He wanted to remind us of how important it is to make a good impression, and to let our parents know that we truly love and care about their children. They will have faith and confidence in us and support what we do if they know that we love their children. It was really a good message he delivered, much more eloquently than I can type. I've always felt that way. Especially when it comes to "that kid"....the one that drives you bonkers every.single.day. I try to remember that someone loves that kid, despite all of their issues, and it's important that I show to the parents that I will love them too, even though it's hard sometimes.

Anyway, I'm finding myself a little excited about the new school year. As much as I say I'd like to not have to go back, I think I'd be a little bored, unless I had an endless shopping budget, which isn't the case. :-) I want to start off being organized and prepared. That's my mission. Wish me luck.