Hi. It’s time for Thanksday! But first, I wanted to share that I wasn’t really feeling it today. It’s rainy (writing on Wednesday) and sometimes, you know, you’re just not feeling grateful. No big deal, I just have a couple of personal things going on that are a bit inconvenient. Nothing drastic but it is hard to give thanks when you’re not…thankful. Of course, that’s when you need to dig deep and remember you have so much to be grateful for. Anyone can give thanks when things are going smoothly. Finding your gratitude when you’re not feeling it, however, is another story. But then I thought, wait a minute! School starts for the kids this week! WOO-HOO! Thanksday is back, baby!
It's Thurs Thanksday!
OK, I’m being dramatic. (It’s genetic. I got it from my kids.) I’m not really all that desperate for school to get started again like so many parents of kids younger than mine. I do remember the feeling, though. In fact, I’ll miss seeing my kids as much as I have this summer. I am thankful for the summer break, especially since my children can take care of themselves pretty well and actually help a bit around the house. These weeks have been fun.
At the same time, I am glad that school is starting again. It’s a new year, with new goals and challenges for them. They will be more active in discovering the world around them, the people around them, and of course, themselves. They go to good schools and I’m confident God will meet them there each day, whatever is in the lesson plans. Oh, some things will be hard or scary for them. That’s life. Sometimes it gets hard and scary after the school years, too, so might as well learn to deal with it now.
Further, I do think that getting back into the school year routine is good for everybody. There is something about knowing what your schedule is going to be that brings stability to individuals and their families. So, I am happy that it’s back to school season, but not because we’re getting our children out of the house. I’m grateful that my kids are learning and growing up, getting ready for what will come next, and building relationships with peers, adults, and God (Luke 2:52). It’ll be OK.
Hey, what do you think? How does back to school season hit you?
What does back to school mean to me. It will take longer to reach my destination in the morning, busses, busses, busses. It means that shoveling snow is coming. OH wait, no negatively. It means that our younger generation is preparing themselves to be our future leaders. I am confident.