I had the privilege of subbing for one of the Pre-K classes yesterday! It was so much fun! Those children are too precious! It was getting close to lunch time and the other teachers were getting everything ready for the kids. I told them to each pick out a book and I would read to them while we were waiting. So being obedient, they marched right over to the bookshelf. What happened next was priceless to me. The cutest little blonde headed girl brought me a book and said, "Will you read this one?" I told her sure I would. I looked down to discover that she had brought me The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle! Some of you might be wondering why this is priceless. I will tell you why. This was Rylee Bug's favorite book of all times! She loved it! We read it everyday, more times than I can count. You can imagine the emotions that came over me. Call me weird, but I love those little moments when I can still feel her presence. There are times when I wonder what in the world I am doing, which is hopefully a normal part of grieving. Holding that book and reading to those 4 year olds reminded me that I am where I am supposed to be now. That it is OK to move on. That moving on doesn't mean that I am leaving her memory behind, but that I can take it with me.
Thank you Lord Jesus for giving me that reassurance. I pray that you continue to guide me every step of this journey in school and in life. Turn me around when I get side tracked, or when I step in the wrong direction. Never let me forget the many blessings and lessons You taught me through Rylee's life. I love you Lord!
In Jesus' Name, Amen
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