Gifts

I apologize for letting my negative emotions get the better of me last night.

It's fitting, though, that I was feeling so frustrated because tonight I (while at practice with my 8th graders for their upcoming Confirmation) was reminded that while our students/children are gifted, they are also gifts from God.

Oftentimes, I am guilty of forgetting that. It's easy (as evidenced by yesterday's post) to get swept away in negativity and frustration. But it ultimately all goes back to this idea that we are all gifts of God gifted with talents and other things to use in service of those around us. Gifts are meant to be appreciated, not tossed aside or scorned.

Thanks for that reminder of each life as a gift, Fr. Larry. Sometimes when you're smack dab in the middle of it, you forget what you're looking at...

P.S. I am so excited for Confirmation - it's going to be a beautiful celebration.