Well, I'm back from holidays, which of course means school is starting up again. Something really amazing is going to happen tomorrow. A community of people is going to gather for the first time since the flood. We won't all be back, not all of our kids will be in the building tomorrow, because we don't actually have the building ready yet, but a group of kids will be with us for some core classes. All last week, in preparing for the year, I've been in awe of the community. First of all, in awe of the families supporting us, and coming back to our school despite the hardships. Equally as much, in awe of the staff and admin. After what has to be a tremendously difficult summer, we are blessed to come back to joyful, patient, and loving leaders. At the same time, our support staff are going full steam to do everything they can to make the teachers' jobs possible. Finally the teachers at the school are such an inspiring group to be around. I honestly don't feel worthy to be in such tremendous company. The compassion, joy, and dedication to make this year amazing for the students is incredible.
Shortly after the flood, a friend of ours, Greg Thompson, sent us a message of encouragement and prayer, and offered his wisdom. Something he said has stuck with me all summer. In his words, this is why we are in High River. I pray I will be able to make a contribution to this year, but if nothing else I feel blessed that I will be able to witness it.
I don't believe God sent the flood to send some sort of message or teach some sort of less, or to test us. I believe things like disasters happen because they do... it's just part of nature. I can't answer questions about why bad things happen to good people, except to say that if we have free will, there have to be good times and bad for it to have meaning. A rollercoaster with no dips and hills isn't much of a ride. Honestly, that's a huge question, and I don't want to get side tracked trying to answer it right now, or to pretend my answer is right. I don't want that side track because I know where God is in all of this. God is in the hearts of our community. God is in the teachers, staff, admin, students, and families of our school. God is there blessing the hard work and sacrifice of everyone who is going to make this year one our school will never forget. God is there in the greatness His children are going to make happen tomorrow, and every day as our school journeys through such a huge challenge.
Our school isn't a building, it's a family. The reunion starts tomorrow and it's gonna be amazing.
Thoughts on matters of faith, education, and whatever else sparks my interest.
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