Ringing the school bell each morning is one of my greatest joys. It continues to be a highlight of my day to see the children's faces as they hurry off to their classrooms squealing with happiness all of the way.  A selfish pleasure, I am not ashamed to admit the holder for the bell in my office reads: Mrs. L's bell... To call the children to learn and be loved. May you never doubt for a minute the truth in that statement. 

As this week winds down, I will ring the bell on Thursday and Friday knowing that many of these precious kiddos are "movin' on", including my own sweet grandson. Not to see his or the other now "big kids" (AKA kindergarteners) faces here at school will be hard!  

There is comfort knowing they will now be loved by new teachers and new people in their lives. And that's ok. We want that. They may love them next, but we will ALWAYS be the ones who loved them first.

Enjoy this last week of school. Stick around and chat with each other a few minutes longer. Savor the relationships formed. Embrace the scurry of little feet, revel in seeing the hugs between little "besties", and love the happy squeals......as much as I do.

Weekly Prayer.... Dear Jesus, watch over all of our little ones whom we love.  Keep them safe from all harm. Shield them from those who would keep them from loving You. Bless them and their families always. In your name we pray. Amen