Gifts

Today started out as an ordinary day for me. I had school from 12-7 due to parent/teacher conferences, and the music department was doing pie pick-ups. However, the day turned out to be extraordinary. I received so many gifts out of the blue today, all of which touched my heart deeply. The first was hanging from my mailbox at school. It was a large bag with a prayer shawl that had been hand knit. With it came a beautiful note of encouragement. About a half an hour later, I was delivered flowers to school. Also with a wonderful note reminding me of how beautiful I am. Next came a gift of a cookbook for people going through cancer and some homemade salsa from a student and their family. When I got home, a package had been delivered with foot massaging cream and the coziest socks I have ever felt along with a note to remind me to pamper myself.
I am overwhelmed by these tangible outpourings of love, and am constantly reminded of all of the people who are praying for me, and thinking of me everyday. As parents of my students were coming in to pick up pies, many of them stopped to tell me they were thinking of me daily and how their kids were concerned about me but knew how strong I am and that I will be just fine.
Thank You to everyone who is sending prayers and thoughts my way.