“There is something incredibly hopeful about a fresh start.” ~ Dieter Uchtdorf

I hope you all have a relaxing and inspiring day with those you love!

As you enter the final days of this year, turn around for a moment to look back in reflection.

“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” ~ Eleanor Brown

“Rest is not idle, not wasteful. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do for your body and soul.” ~ Erica Layne

“I don’t know who needs to hear this, but rest is not a reward. You don’t have to earn rest. You need rest.” ~ Eso The Minds Journal

As you celebrate and reflect in your own way today, God is present and ever-faithful.

“May His love pour in and through you like a river of living water. You’re connected to the supernatural Source of power - the Most High God.” ~ Susie Larson

Sharing gifts is a beautiful act that shows how we value and appreciate one another while usually celebrating something much deeper.

“Tradition: How the vitality of the past enriches the life of the present.” ~ T.S. Elliot

“What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is the shame for being human.” ~ Brené Brown

Today, may you come as you are and wait in hope for the Lord.

Waiting with excitement, grief, curiosity, and hope.

My hope is that somewhere, sometime today, you will also find the joy with your students.

“We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new. “ ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

“And it’s just fine to remember that grief has no rules, and that really, it will in many ways last as long as love does. Forever.” ~ Author Unknown

The simplest moments of courage are often the strongest.

May you be exceedingly blessed this weekend!

May you be given the courage and strength to look forward to what is coming.

“I hope you know it’s okay if your strength looks a little different in this season.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols