I love it when you can see God's hand in events and non-events in your life, don't you? Yesterday, I attended a 'move in' meeting with the girl's teachers, guidance counselor and the principal of the high school they attend. I thought this would be just a routine, 'here's how we do things here in Indiana, and do you have any questions' and, for the most part it was.
However, I was delighted to be able to bring the conversation that we had yesterday in to our 'on the way to school' conversation this morning and tie in a life lesson at the same time! Here's what happened:
Yesterday, as the conversation in our meeting unfolded, we learned that each of the people around the table had graduated from this school. Two had actually attended at the same time, and now live across the street from each other! And, one had been a student in recent enough years, that the principal sitting there, had also been the principal when she attended. I found this to be just a fun fact that they like to share. However, their children are all in public school, as well, and will most likely all graduate from this school.
The thing is, in my recent 'public school' experience, that is not the norm. Many teachers I have met send their children to private schools. While this is their business, and does not really concern me, I just found it refreshing that these sitting around the table truly seemed to enjoy working together, and they really seemed to like kids. (also refreshing, as this has not always been evident in conversations I have had with teachers)
Here's how it played out in 'real time' conversation this morning, though. I asked, 'have you met any cute boys?' Not really expecting an answer, but here's what I got: "yeah, one cute boy always stands by me, and talks to me, but he has a girl friend, so I sort of just move away" OK, that seemed wise enough, but at this point, I still have a pretty good memory...so here's what I said: 'remember, yesterday, when two of the people in the room had gone to high school together, and now live across the street from each other?--Wouldn't it have been really awkward if they had been awful to each other in high school? That's a really good reason for you to be nice to everyone...you never know when you might be their 'boss' later in life, OR you might need a job from them, instead...you just don't know what your life will bring...but for now, you just need to make friends with LOTS of kids....all kinds--OK? ' They thought that was a pretty good idea...then related a story about one of their new friends that is special needs...
And so it goes. I have related before how my sister, in all her honesty and because she loves me so much, has told me what a snoot I was in high school...for that I am truly sorry. If I offended you way back then, I am truly a different person now...and I am sorry. Know that some how, I am trying to redeem my past 'snooty-ness' by teaching me children to be more accepting and loving toward others...somehow, they are better at that toward others, then each other...If you have children, you know what I'm talking about...We'll continue to work on that, but for now, I'm thankful for the school our girls get to attend this year. It's gonna be a good good year!
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