an unlikely response

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -- and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10: 25

Spring break is over, and the students are back.  While checking books out to them, i was quickly reminded not all students swim or feel the same about returning to school.  

When i asked Lelia about her Break, she admitted she cried Sunday.  I told her, "I understand; i had a hard time coming back too."

"No, that wasn't why i cried," she replied. "I was crying because i was excited about coming back to school and seeing my friends!"  

Wow, i didn't see that coming... i was expecting a lip-dragging response. Yet, her greatest joy for the week was being reunited with friends.

Oh, how i love a surprising breath of fresh air! May we enjoy, encourage and strengthen each other as we reunite too. Thank You, Father, for unexpected smiles and nudges.  

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal