Ya, that's me on the left with the red coat and blue Mariner hat. Rather strange title for a blog. I mean, it's not like me to say look at me. But it seemed so appropriate for what I want to write.
I'm thankful (I know, I know, you're thinking, here he goes again, the great sentimentalist) I'm in that picture.
I'm thankful for that trip that reminded me why I teach.
I'm thankful for the other adults in the picture that tolerated me barking out orders throughout the day.
I'm thankful for a high school student body whose strength and influence can't be measured by enrollment.
I'm thankful for a school where the teachers care about each student and desire for them to be successful.
I'm thankful for a school where the students, because of a small student count, learn to live and love together.
I'm thankful that it's alright to pray at OCS.
I'm thankful when it appears our prayers aren't answered, someone is there to lift us up as we keep going.
I'm thankful that we can struggle with spiritual concepts and agree to disagree.
I'm thankful that I'm part of a group that makes it possible for me to ask for forgiveness.
Look again at the picture. It's the people. Life is always about the people in a picture. Sadness, love, and happiness come from the people in a picture. You're part of a picture, somewhere, anywhere. Find yourself in the picture and relish the experience.
htbh
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