I was asked to give a 15 minute lunch talk (which, of course, became 30 minutes) to the faculty where my daughter goes to school. I was impressed once more with their camaraderie and laughter, as well as their honest and professional manner. The parents group put out a fantastic spread of food and decorated things in a Cajun theme (it IS good to be back in Acadiana!).

How do you REALLY say thank you to the people who help form your child? I am so touched by how St. Pius (and no doubt, other schools across the nation) have welcomed Megan as well as other displaced students and families. I am touched by all who teach, all who deal with
• Low pay
• Limited resources
• Variety of parental expectations
• Societal challenges on the business of life
• The challenge to be “educational”
• Meetings, paperwork and extracurriculars
• The tensions of family time and work

I said an extra prayer asking God to re-mind and re-new teachers in their all-important work in touching salvation history.