Isaiah 43:1-7
The schedule for school system in Hawaii had most of us going back to school last week. Some of the schools began on Wednesday (yes, the day after New Years Day), a vast majority began on Thursday and the remaining schools began yesterday.
The school I work at began last week Thursday. A few of our kids didn't come until yesterday, mostly due to needing to get over a cold. I always notice when some of our kids are missing, especially those who call me "uncle", and was happy to see them. It felt as though we were finally complete as a community.
I was honored by a few of these kids in their telling me of what their breaks were like; what they did for Christmas, how quiet New Year's Eve was, family gatherings. Most of these kids, even though they are happy for the most parts, do not have happy home lives, so I also listened as they told me how they just tried their best to get through the almost 3 weeks of not being in school.
As these kids went through their school day, I watched as they ran towards friends, hugged and held each other, went to their quiet corners, and got caught up with one another as though they had been separated for years instead of weeks. I must admit it gave me a smile and strength to get through my day.
These kids, the ones who have storms in their lives, came together with one purpose; to love and be loved. It is a blessing to be around that kind of honesty.
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