HOTT!!

Wasn't it hot today? We thought so too. Perfect day for a baby shower. Pictures to follow.

What a trip.

LIFE is a trip! I sound like a burned out hippee or daughter of. Just amazed at life and grateful. I really like my job. It surprises me. WHO likes work? I thought we all liked playing. I am having a great time actually. I like the people I work with. All are very nice. I LOVE the kids. They are so many and each with their own story.

• The year began with a former student and should be senior dying the week before school started.
• Two weeks later, one of my students found her mom dead, totally unexpected.
• Lot's of strugglers in between, lots of encouraging notes to the ones that need it most, that I can see....
• Another girl came in to get an off campus pass to see her doctor, she's pregnant and something is wrong....she'd made a LAST minute, literally, decision to carry.
• Friday a young lady came in to see her counselor, who was not in. She needed to talk privately. I took her aside to see if I could help. She was looking for help telling her mom she's bi-sexual.

So many stories. So many kids. So much hope. Such a privilage. I hope you are all well.

Back To The Grind

Well, summer IS officially over with Labor Day weekend over and all. However, being the Sophomore House Secretary that I am, my summer actually ended August 11, when I went back to work.

I don't think it was a very hot summer by the way. I think it's funny how God waits until school starts so that the kids can REALLY enjoy the heat while they are cooped up and locked away in a classroom. I have to admit I have a little bit of an attitude just because, when I came home from work Friday, the house was a COOL 92 degrees! Seriously felt cool compared to the office I'd been in all week in the double digits. Our offices were slated and set up for a/c but the budget ran out. It makes me cranky inside my heart.

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