Breathe

It is the end of school.  For me that means that there is way more to do than time to do it.  While I am ready for summer, I am stressed over the amount of work yet to be done.  When I left yesterday, there were 8 folders sitting on my desk waiting for reports to be written.  My calendar is jammed with parent meetings and end-of-school activities.  The tension in my shoulders gives me a headache.

But I know it will all get done.  This May is not unlike every other.  I may have to go in early and stay late, but somehow I will finish on time.  There is no need to be so overcome by stress.  I just need to breathe.

I need to breathe in the blessings of this day.  The joy of the sunrise.  The laughter of children.  The fellowship of sweet friends.  The strength of God's words.  

I need to breathe.

"This is the day that the LORD has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it."   Psalm 118:24