A Perfect Day!

Have you ever had a perfect day? For me, that entails great weather, being with people I love and

being part of something awesome. A perfect day comes with its drama... but that only adds to the mix.

One of those days was my wedding day. I really don't need to explain, do I? If you know Sanj, my hubby, you know I found my prince charming. It was one of those days that was magical with its share of discombobulating moments.

Today was a perfect day. I have to say I am feeling 100% back to me. Our school is a place where magic happens. It is the kind of thing that is so hard to put into words, but let me try.

Today was a day we threw a Old Fashion Thanksgiving Dinner. Our guest were seniors from the Peterborough community who are lonely, alone or just were sent by God to be there.

There is this amazing group of moms... the Good Neighbor Committee... they are a group committed to being a Good Neighbor to our community.

It is a day that starts with donated food brought in by parents. Turkeys, stuffing (actually killer stuffing), gravy, veggies, potatoes, cranberries, rolls, pies (some homemade from scratch), juice, coffee and/tea.

We cook, cut, slice, heat and serve.

We have a lovely morning of chatting, worrying about enough food, pink turkeys, and working hard.

There is a team of ladies who set up tables, decorate the tables, put out all the dishes and cutlery (NO PAPER PLATES here!!!!).

There are moms who worked with the grade 4s to make lovely fall pins for each senior that comes. There are moms that worked on making lovely centerpieces for each table.

Then usually 30 minutes before time, the seniors start to come in.

The 8th graders come down, dressed neatly, coming to be dinner guest and eat with the seniors.

It is show time! Food is served, conversation is taking place... it is so lovely.

Then there is entertainment. You won't find a better dinner theatre around.

Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 come in and sing songs of God's love.

If you missed it... it really was an indescribable moment. Beautiful. Lovely. Angels were beaming. Really... if you missed it ... it is what Websters would have as a perfect moment. It is why I send my children to this place. It is a place where God was smiling down.

Suddenly, as I watched our principal, staff members, students and parents... all part of this moment, I knew God has the future of our school in His hands. All that rough stuff, annoying stuff... it is all good. God has got it in His hands.

Everyone is engaged and having a good time. There is enough food! Staff and the 8th graders enjoy a yummy meal too.

I was in the bathroom and overheard some ladies... "What a lovely meal. And the lovely lad that was at our table was just delightful. What a lovely time."

What a great group of 8th graders. They were polite, engaging and thoughtful. One girl took her table of seniors on a tour of the school, all on her own. How awesome, isn't it?

As it all comes to a close, it seems as if some of the seniors are reluctant to leave.

God, please bless this lovely people that came today. May they have been blessed and seen Your love in this day.

Then the 8th graders amaze again. Without being told, they break down the tables and chairs. They are in the kitchen doing dishes and drying. They are an awesome group!

There are dishes... lots of dishes. LOTS OF DISHES! lol

There are many dishpan hands tonight.

There are smiles of contents. This day was perfect only because of the willing hearts of lovely ladies. They just give. They are an inspiration to me. I feel so blessed to have them in my life.

They feed my spirit. My spirit is overflowing.

It was a perfect day because of the willing hearts of staff, teachers, students and an awesome principal.

This is a place filled with God's servants.. and it is what made a special day a perfect day!