Friday, August 26, 2011

It's Raining, It's Pouring!

Today, God sent rain!! (After one of the worst droughts of our lifetime, this was big news!) We were so thankful for the rain this morning.  You thought it looked "strange" (read: dark) outside...poor Norah, it's been so long since we've had a storm, you've forgotten what it's like.

I explained to you that today was a special day of prayer for Mr. Taylor...that people all over America, and even in other countries would be praying hard for Mr. Taylor all day.  I asked you to pray for him, too. 

We headed to school (I, thinking I'd drop you off at the circle drive and let you walk yourself to class today), only to discover that you wanted us to walk you all the way to class.  I, in my rookie kindergarten-mom unpreparedness, didn't bring an umbrella, one.  So, we parked as close as we could and made a dash for the covered awning.  (Eli found this to be the greatest adventure of the morning)

We made it in with just a few raindrops on our clothes, but I noticed your eyes were red and watery.  The weather had you a little down.  (The prospect of being away from Mommy during a thunderstorm was a little scary) I gave you two kissing hands, and your confidence seemed restored. (How I wish this could always be enough to heal your hurts) Thankfully, Sr. M. noticed your less perky-than-usual state, and asked me about you after you sat down.  I explained, and he gave me a knowing smile--I knew he would take good care of you. 

You had a new student join your class today.  His name is Tyson, and we know him from story time at the library (and from McDonald's with the indoor playground).  He is a good friend of Kambrie's.

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