Back to [School] Work!

My first day back to work was Tuesday – also the first day of school for every kid in Michigan. I decided to walk to work (since one of our cars was in the shop – long ethanol story).

I walked past some teens waiting for the bus (bummer to have to ride the bus). They were all ready for day 1 of the school year – every article of clothing, every accessory, every part of the backpack – carefully selected.

Inside of all of the outward stuff there were the obvious day 1 anxious thoughts – will anybody remember me? Will the kids like me? Will I have anybody cool in my classes? Will anyone sit with me at lunch? Will anyone want to be my friend?

I thought all those things for them – and then for myself. I was going back after 3 months out. I was wondering the same things – will anybody remember me? Will they like me? Will anyone want to have lunch with me? Will they want to be my friend?

I’m back in and on the eve of my first Sunday to preach in 15 weeks – I wonder what it will be like?