Wow, already past Easter in the year, hard to believe. We're about ready to begin the Christian English school year next Monday, so there is much activity with the teachers all contracted and grade levels figured out, new classrooms to be organized and cleaned - the kids are excited and anxious to begin. This year the island school board has decided on many important issues including who to hire, how many students to enroll, they've worked through a conflict of interest issue, and decided that the children must wear closed-toed shoes - no slippers (flip-flops). They aren't requiring a school uniform, which is very unheard of in this country, but for financial reasons it is a good decision. So, soon the property will be teeming with Pre-K thru 6th graders from 1pm to 5, the noise level will go up by many decibels, and most likely I will have more afternoon visitors in the medical clinic..."can I have a bandaid please, Miss Deirdre?" Or look at this sore, that cut, these bites...but they make me smile even as I sigh and hope for a few moments of peace to read a line or two, or answer a few emails. Hallelujah Father for the joy of this life you've given me!!