First, let’s just clear the waters of any rumors. I am not pregnant, nor do I plan to be any time soon. Teaching overly rambunctious piano students and mentoring overly dramatic teenagers has cured me of that impulse. Let me also say that I absolutely love all of those students just referred to, no matter their age and no matter the strange scenarios through which they put me. But it’s actually the second group that I want to mention. What do you do when you have a student who doesn’t want to go home? Or when you have students who’ve never been taught those skills that your parents teach you- like cooking or laundry or basic cleaning- and now their house is a mess? What do you do when a student says you’re basically like their mom? Well that’s cool and I’m thankful for that relationship and opportunity, but that’s a lot of pressure. I wasn’t really sure I wanted to be a mom yet. But that’s the profession to which Nathan and I have been called. We’ve been called not only to show our kids the light of Christ, but to enter into their lives and live with them-to teach them how to read their Bible, how to pray, and sometimes how to do laundry. And that’s where motherhood comes in. So thank you to my students (some of whom may be reading this). I'm thankful for the training and for the opportunity to be a part of your life and excited for the challenges to come. Never forget how much I adore you, even when I'm not the best at communication or when I don't fully understand your boy crazes :)
Last week we had the privilege to attend and participate in my childhood best friend's wedding. It was truly beautiful. I will never forget Grace's face as she came down the aisle, scrunching her face, trying not to cry, staring at her husband-to-be in complete wonder, amazement, and joy. Now, I'm not normally one for romance. My friends say I'm improving, but ask Nathan and it's still more likely that I will respond to any romantic gesture with confusion and need for a logical explanation rather than warm fuzzies and batted eyes. But, I must say, Grace and Austin's relationship is one of my all time favorites. As I said in my speech at the wedding, they exhibit the definition of love. They are selfless, kind, forgiving, caring, hard working. Grace sees the absolute best in Austin at all times. He is her rock. Austin adores Grace. He lives to make her happy. They can't stand to be apart for more than two weeks (and now they don't have to!). As Austin exp
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