Glow in the Dark

A flower was delivered to me on the last day of school in June.  It came with the sadness of moving to 3rd grade and no longer spending the day together in 2nd grade.  The flower came with hugs and love.  It has reminded me of those wonderful blessings all summer long!  Now summer ended and this lovely gift has continued to produce one blossom at a time.  A sweet way to be greeted in the morning at my kitchen sink with such a nice memory.  This is probably the last blossom of the season.  I had to share it with you and hope that it makes you smile as well.  Perhaps this blossom can connect you to an inspiring memory.

Celebrating memories is a great way to bridge to remembering our Baptism Birthdays.  Today is 

Mrs. Samuelson's Baptism Birthday!  She is an encouraging person who comes in contact with every Child of God at St. John School every single school day.  She inspires them, expects the best of them, and loves to see each student shine out the love of God as they travel through the grades!  Mrs. Sam (as the kids call her) brought us a gift of a glow stick to help us remember to Shine Out God's Love!!!! We shined it right back to her today as we wished her the best baptism birthday ever! 

The second graders and I played her the song....

Jason Gray - Glow In The Dark

Even in the darkest place His love can make you radiate!
If the road get rough just keep your head up!
Let the world see what your made of!
His Love's alive in your deepest part.
Like a flame, like a burning star,
You can shine right where you are!
He made you to Glow in the Dark!!