Good Morning and Happy Early Dismissal Thursday!
Whew…the first half of the school year seems to have happened at warped speed!
This time of year offers the opportunity to reflect on the many blessings in my life. In addition to my family, I count the staff, students, and community of Graham ISD as remarkable blessings. I am grateful for the dedication and perseverance demonstrated daily within our district and community to improve the lives of children.
I hope each of us is thankful for the opportunity we have to serve others. Through this service to our students, we help them learn how to learn – and learn how to live. Our work in education provides the possibility to change the future…one child at a time!
This is the time of year for rejoicing and for rededication. A quote from Thomas Drier says it well: “If we are to enjoy life, now is the time – not tomorrow or next year. The best preparation for a better life next year is a full, complete, harmonious, joyous life this year.”
As you reflect on your blessings and recharge your spirit, remember you are a blessing in the life of a child!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The Reason for the Season…
I recently heard a story on the radio of a woman who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both her children asking for everything they saw on those many shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with her two kids.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season...overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally, the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the elevator and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found and shot."
From the back of the elevator, everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry, we already crucified Him."
For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday season...overwhelming pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, getting that perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list, making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list, and the pressure of making sure we respond to everyone who sent us a card.
Finally, the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the elevator and dragged her two kids in with her and all the bags of stuff. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should be found and shot."
From the back of the elevator, everyone heard a quiet calm voice respond, "Don't worry, we already crucified Him."
For the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole world would be.
Have a nice day and a Merry Christmas!
In lieu of the corny joke of the day, lets us each pause to reflect on THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!
