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Are you a dog lover? To help assess your answer, perhaps the following questions will help determine your conclusion:

a.) You are known to post more pictures of your dog than family members

b.) You design your plans around your dog

c.) You are known to share your bed with your dog, no matter his/her size

d.) You cry saying good-bye to your dog when leaving for vacation and feel guilty leaving the dog behind

e.) You own a pet camera and check on your dog numerous time throughout the day while you are at work

What a crazy week this has been! Monday was such a joyous day as students returned into the building and the 2022/2023 school year officially began! As the teachers were waving “good-bye” during the concluding dismissal process on that very first day, never did we expect that it would be so long before we would have the ability to reunite due to the residual effects of Monday night’s intense storm! As I explained to one parent, not being able to return to school was like getting stuck at the top of the first hill of a very exciting roller coaster.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

It started with a very sweet email request from the St. Matthew graduating class of 2018 who are now graduating from high school, asking if they all brought their high school caps and gowns from their various high schools, could they get a photo with the staff?

What evolved was endearing conversations and the reminiscing of special memories from a wonderful group of alumni.

“Trust in the Lord with your whole heart, and lean not on your own understanding. And in all of your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3: 5 & 6 

A conversation with my daughter a few weeks ago began with the opening statement of “I told everyone not to tell you so I could surprise you, but I just know that I’m going to blow the surprise myself, so I’m just letting you know right now that I’m coming home for Mother’s Day.”