#TOGETHER

Today is the first day back to work for teachers in my little corner of Alabama. The doors are now open and hundreds of educators, administrators, bus drivers, coaches, school officials, and more are preparing the best they can for what promises to be a crazy start to a crazy school year.

This time last year, those same school leaders announced the theme for 2019: “Together.” 

No one could have possibly imagined how ironic that theme would become over the next 7 or 8 months. “Together.” Really? 

Actually, yes. Really. It was perfect!

Together.

Even in the darkest times when we were all forced apart last Spring, that theme shined bright. Together. It proved to be true over and over again as we all ventured into uncharted territories. Together.

The theme was perfect then, and it is even more appropriate, encouraging, inspiring and meaningful right now. Together.

No one knows what this school year will bring. There are a lot more questions than answers right now. But here’s one thing we know to be true — no matter what happens, in the good times, bad times, happy or hard times — the ONLY way forward is together.

Look out for each other. Check on your neighbors. Call that single mom or single dad who is trying to figure out how to do all the things, and help. Make a meal. Smile. Encourage one another — especially our kids — and put action to the positive words you pass along. Pray specifically, consistently, strictly… And then go with the flow.

Oh, and by all means, even if it’s the only thing you do, thank a teacher.

God bless our schools.

God bless us all. 

#Together