Schools Out!

It  was  very bittersweet ending my second school year at Lindsay High School.   God truly  worked a miracle there.    My tenure started with tears of inadequacy and being overwhelmed, but it ended with tears of joy and long hugs goodbye. 

    The weekend before school got out my family came down to host a BBQ for all my students and their families.  It was a wonderful evening for my family  to meet my students and their extended families, as well as for me to honor my students and all of their hard work.    I am amazed by how much they have grown as individualizes, each one so unique and with special gifts.  I feel so honored to have been a part of their lives.   I know that the Lord planted many seeds during my last 2 years there at Lindsay.  I can't wait to see how they grow.

Family Dinners

As many of you know, back in San Luis Obispo we had this wonderful tradition of Family Dinners at our house every Thursday.   They were open to anyone and everyone and created a great sense of community for us their in San Luis.   When I moved to Visalia, I wanted to start family dinners, but didn't think anyone would come.  For a whole year, I dragged my feet, but finally I couldn't ignore God's little pushes to start up Family Dinners here in the Valley.    Now they've been going for almost 6 months, and it has been a blast!  God completely overcame my fears that no one would show up.  Every week, new people come and friendships are built.  It's wonderful to see a new community being formed;  God is so faithful even when we are doubtful!