I'm on the other side!

On Thursday morning, I had my very first parent/teacher conference with Liam's teacher, Ms. Heather.  Mom Somerville came over to relieve me at about 7:30, and then I was able to scoot over to Starbucks and grab L's teacher her favorite drink.  The irony is that I was once the teacher, sitting in the classroom for the majority of the day, conferencing with parents, and drinking special coffee drinks that were brought to me.  And NOW I am on the other side!  AMAZING!  And as I sat there hearing all the great news about L's academic and social progress, I couldn't help but think how God has stretched me in the last four years.  And how much compassion I will forever have for my students when I return to the classroom.  As an educator without children, you can only imagine what it must be like to balance life as a parent.  But, now I know, and my eyes are open to live in a more understanding way.  It is experiences like these that continue to refine me in my walk to live more like Christ, and I am eternally grateful for them.  

PS-  The most exciting part of the entire conference was when Ms. Heather shared that Liam was such a thankful boy and said "Thank you" to her and Ms. Lindsay each day in class.  I just loved that!  In addition to his grateful heart, he has developed great self-control and a willingness to obey the first time.  Keep it up, L-boy!  Our glory be to God!!!