Unfortunately, there was mourning amidst the celebrating. As we wrapped up a difficult school year already marked with great loss, we attended the funeral of another student Saturday morning. While our hearts are full of much hurt, we rejoice in the hope we have in Christ and the grace He daily and richly showers upon us. I hope to never go through a year like this again, yet it has provided perspective and thankfulness that I teach in a school where the gospel is boldly proclaimed. We can and do support each other through the tears with prayer, hugs, and God's unfailing promises.
Since we had already committed to a busy weekend, we figured why not squeeze in a birthday party too. Kylie's daycare friend, Grace Johnson, was turning two and they had invited us to join in their fun. Guests were treated to a backyard bouncy house and all of Grace's favorite foods.
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| Hugs for the birthday girl |
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| Our best attempt at a picture with daycare friends Grace, Kira, Emma, Kylie, Kaleigh, Jackson |
Along with a couple open houses for Lincoln Lutheran students, Saturday also included going out with family to celebrate my graduation.
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| Saturday evening at Lazlo's in the Haymarket |
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| Don't mess with a girl and her ice cream |
After receiving my master's degree Sunday morning, I rushed back to Lincoln Lutheran to serve as a faculty marshall for the graduation ceremony. I was a class sponsor for this group and they are one of my favorites!
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| Made it in time to snap a pre-graduation picture with the dance team girls Taylor, Sidnee, Mickalea, Darcy |
One of the highlights of this past school year was the opportunity to work with and mentor a talented student teacher from Concordia. It turned out to be a great experience, and was a fun surprise to see her again at graduation.
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| Amy Mayhall and Sue Ziegler (Amy's other cooperating teacher) |
We spent the rest of our Sunday hitting up graduation parties, and ran into more daycare friends along the way.
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| Hug or headlock from Olivia? |
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| Jennie Garbe, our dear daycare provider |
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| Connie Schmeling Jennie's sister + wonderful daycare assistant |
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| At the end of the weekend we all felt like doing this |
Our little girl zonked out on the changing pad when we got home Sunday night. Of course, it may have had something to do with the fact that Kylie woke up Sunday morning at 3:30am and thought hanging out with daddy was more fun than sleeping. It's not like we had an important weekend or anything! Oh yeah, and who needs naps? Very uncharacteristic for Kylie. She kept up her typical playful mood all weekend though. Just goes to show this girl can't pass up an opportunity to socialize!
Whoa, Jennie and Connie look so similar! That last zonked out picture is priceless - what a little trooper. :)
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