Cooper's first day of kindergarten came more quickly than expected, in more ways than one. Of course, it doesn't seem possible that he's already old enough to be going to school, but the surprise phone call we got this week pushed his start date up two weeks! We were slowly preparing to start school August 25th, accumulating school supplies, school clothes, and scheduled orientations and meet-the-teacher times for the ISD elementary down the block.
When a local charter school started their year, earlier this week, a spot opened up, and we were asked if we'd be interested in attending Arlington Classics Academy. Um, yeah! So, for the last two days, I have been hustling to buy uniforms, shoes, supplies, and lunch goodies! My body ached with exhaustion as I woke up this morning, but I'm happy to report he had everything he needed to start Kindergarten TODAY, and that we made it on time! (which for me, is not a small feat.)
All of this reminded me of a particular Sunday school class I took, several months ago; it was about "Purpose." Our instructor did a demonstration of God's favor. He took volunteers to form a line at the front of the class. He pointed to the person at the end of the line, and said, "this is you," patiently waiting for your turn. "And this is what God's favor can do..." and had everyone turn around 180 degrees. Just like that, everything can change. And all you can do is say, "yes." And, "thank you."
"So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen."
~Matthew 20:16 KJV
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,
who does not change like shifting shadows." ~James 1:17 NIV
"O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good: for His mercy endures forever."
~Psalm 107:1
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