It’s spring and as I type, I hear and see signs of new life.  The birds are so happy to be home and I’m happy to hear them!  The snow has melted, the daffodils are surging skyward, and our windows are open.  It’s warmer outside than in our house!  My dear friend and former roommate is at the hospital and I’m anticipating the call in the next few hours telling me that it’s time to go meet their baby girl for the very first time.  My heart is full of joy and anticipation, waiting to meet her.

And yet, I’m sad too.  I can’t, in this public forum, tell any details but one of my students is hurting, in a very bad situation, and I can’t help.  So I’m asking you to please pray, pray that this student is OK, pray that this student is in a safe and loving place, and pray that the right things are done.