Peace, Be Still
Dear friends, I have to admit that my mind has been a whir lately, so this is going to be more of a reflective post. Watching the political struggles in my homeland has been disheartening and disconcerting. To-do lists seem endless. Balance is an elusive thing. But there have been some wonderful moments too, like getting together with my small group girls. My piano class is making some exciting progress on their ensemble pieces. They are improvising left and right, and grasping the style of their solos. Last night I was privileged to perform with my colleagues in the Performing Arts Department in our annual Faculty Recital. Today I was a guest at a baby's 1st birthday party. I'm grateful for these things. And there have been some unplanned moments of quiet that have restored part of my spirit. Please allow me to share a moment from the other day with you: Something about it felt different. After I finished teaching during 1st period, sunlight was beginning to seep throu