loving well.

well, it's happened again.  blogging is fun ... relaxing even.  makes me kinda stop and think.  i love it, but recently haven't made time to sit and write.  it has been a crazy, fun, hard, and reflective few weeks.    brace yourself.

i want to love well.  what it looks like, sounds like, feels like, etc. to love someone well til it hurts.  to really care for people.  it's always special when you get opportunities to put that desire into action.  three sweet family friends are all going through trying times ... may i learn even a glimpse of what it means, feels like, looks like to love them well.

i was honored with the 'teacher of the year' award in early april from school and felt super loved on by my precious friends and family.  what a humbling experience and a privilege to represent the school, staff, & kids.  later in the month, i got to celebrate some b-day fun with sweet friends at the ranger's game.  beautiful night.  lots of fun!

as i finish up this 11th day in may, i'm thankful to say that i have completed all my classwork for my masters degree!  i went last night to my last class - kinda felt like a little kid at christmas.  so completely thrilled to turn in my last assignment and internship hours.  crazy that i've been able to finish that.  thankful to close that chapter!

even though it has seemed like i had a thousand things to do all at once, i'm thankful for the big and small reminders i've had to ponder what it truly means to love others well.  the next step: putting this into action!