Well here we are Lord, the last day of term! The last day of freedom (such as it is) for six weeks – until the children go back to school at the beginning of February. I must say that in spite of everything I’m feeling quite pleased it’s the holidays. The children are a bit tired around the edges and I think we are all looking forward to Christmas – plus we have our holiday away in January that will hopefully be wonderful.
Nathan has a party at kindy this afternoon, and also a graduation of sorts since from next year he will start kindergarten five mornings a week. Emily finishes school at twelve-thirty so I think I will take her out for a special little lunch, even if it is nowhere more exciting than the Golden Arches restaurant! Linley wants to know what she’s supposed to do on her own and I couldn’t help sarcastically saying, “Job hunting”. But really, I think she’s quite old enough to take care of herself for an afternoon.
So, Lord, I pray for your hand of blessing on today and pray that you would help both of our children have a fun time. I know Emily is upset about the idea of finishing up with Miss Hollis (Educational Goddess) so I pray you would comfort her. We should find out who her teacher for next year is today – I suppose it’s a little late in the day for me to start praying for a good one!?! I also pray for Nathan, that you would keep Andrea out of his hair so he can have a good time, and I also pray you would help him to not give in to the temptation to act on any ‘good’ ideas he might have over the course of the afternoon.
I pray all in your mighty name…Amen