Monday, June 8, 2015

Making Lists and Giving Thanks

“Being thankful is a mindset as much as it as an action item” is a phrase I remember from a wise
person in my life. Our weekly chapel earlier this morning challenged staff and students to create a
list for things that we are thankful for. Much like a “bucket list,” the action of actually writing down
what we are thankful urges more reflective consideration and perhaps greater realization of the
bounty of God’s favour experienced every day. Seeing a physical list helps our heart to see God’s
blessing and provision. An attitude of thankfulness ensures we place the focus on God, his faithful-
ness, and his plan for us.

Here is the list of things JK students are thankful for:

 • My hands so we can pick up things.
 • My heart so we can love.
 • Our body because it holds up.
 • Shoes so we can walk outside if we want to.
 • Mom and Dad because they love me and know God
 • Feet so we can walk to the bus stop
 • A coat because it keeps us warm.

From my vantage point, here is my list of what I am thankful for about LCES this morning:

• for rain falling today that is nourishing our dozen new trees and keeping our grounds so green
• for an answer that a student gave me this morning that showed growth and wisdom
• for parent leaders on the board and committees committing to guiding LCES next year
• for the chance to be working with students loved by God to help them grow
• for answers to prayer for wisdom and consensus on challenging matters
• for safe travel for many class trips that have and will soon take students on the road
• for growth and learning of our grade eight students who are soon ready to graduate
• for a healthy lunch and all the clean water I care to drink
• for new JK and SK students entering our building for orientation this week (Class of 2023/24!)

Taking the time to write out this list was helpful for me this morning. What are you thankful for? SJ

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