Reconciliation
“I don’t care what it takes. Put her name on the board and let’s get this over with.” Our second grader was so worried about...
Joyous Envy
“Oh, I wish I could play the piano like you do!” How many times have I heard this comment over the years? “But I’ll bet you wouldn’t...
Lo and Behold!
“Behold! I have arrived!” Now if a friend or family member announced his or her entrance in such a way, we would laugh at the...
Guaranteed Promises
“I know the glue on the other windows didn’t hold, but I ordered this entire unit directly from the factory. I guarantee the hinges will...
The Anchor We Can Trust!
“Mommy! Help me with this worm. Please, Mommy!” “Just a minute. Mommy needs to row out a little farther and let down the anchor again.”...
Handprints and Fingerprints
“Put your four fingers on the panel and hold still. Let’s try that again. Okay let’s try that again. One more time.” By the fourth try it...
The Power of Change
“I don’t believe it! They’re moving me to another room next year. I’ll have to change everything around to fit. This isn’t fair!” I’d...
Giving Thanks Even If
“Why are you riding a city bus to school? That’s not right! Teachers shouldn’t be riding the bus!” My seventh grade student, a very...
Taking the Pulse
“It’s going to be okay. You’re going to be all right.” Through the slits in my eyelids I could vaguely see a small crowd of people...
Impossible Improvements
“Which is better… 1 or 2?… A or B? Now is this one better… or is it worse?” After about ten minutes of eyes straining at the chart,...
