Slice of Life Day 15. Join the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge.
Celebration Saturday is here. I love Saturdays! I can sleep a little longer. I take a walk with my dog. I feel refreshed. And Ruth Ayres encourages us to reflect on our week and celebrate.
1. Earlier in the week I posted “Ten Things Right Now.” There I mentioned that my uncle had died. I was not able to go to his funeral, but my mother blessed me with a copy of my cousin’s homily. In the latter part of his life, my uncle ran a B&B with his wife on Tybee Island in Georgia. Sadly, I never visited. (Sigh, regrets) Stinson speaks to my OLW OPEN. Every life leaves us with a lesson.
I’m not much of a theologian, but it seems like one of the big points Jesus was trying to get through our heads is that the foundation of evangelism is hospitality … Opening our hearts starts with opening our arms. Opening our doors. Opening our homes.
Seems like, in a way, my Dad lived the vocation we’re all called to.
–Stinson Liles
2. The elementary gifted teachers in our parish are working once a month with a group of sixth graders. Our service project includes a bridge opening ceremony for a bridge in town that has been closed for 3 years for renovation. We are working to get sponsors for our t-shirts. My principal gave me permission to take my 5 morning students on a field trip to solicit donations. We met with the VP of Musson Patout Automotive Group. Here they are receiving his generous donation. They felt so important and proud.
Students with Bart Romero of Musson Patout
3. I have commissioned a friend to build us a coffee table. She sent pictures of the process. I can’t wait to get this beautiful art work into my home. The best part is she is having a great time building it. We all have our different passions. Hers is wood.
People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.
–Dalai Lama
Reflections on the Teche 
My sympathy at the death of your uncle. I loved Tybee Island when I visited there. I love the words your cousin wrote. It must have been a comfort to discover your OLW there.
Kudos to your students! Good job!
I’m so sorry about your uncle. My slice today was about my aunt/uncle and cousins. Extended family is so special. I loved that your OLW showed up there. That table looks beautiful, and congrats on your service project with your 6th graders!
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Uncle.
Those kids DO look proud! Good for them!
Great reasons to celebrate, even amongst the sadness.
So sorry to hear about your uncle, Margaret.
That coffee table looks amazing – you will have to post a picture of he finished product for us to ooh and aah over.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your uncle. The quote from your cousin fit so well with your word. That table will be beautiful!
Wonderful to hear about your uncle, the successful fund-raising and that beautiful to be table, Margaret. I’ve been to Tybee Island, a lovely place, but was with my students, so am sure I didn’t see your uncle’s place. What a grand place to spend one’s final years.
So sorry about your uncle, Margaret. I love these lines from your cousin’s homily: “Opening our hearts starts with opening our arms. Opening our doors. Opening our homes.” Your coffee table looks amazing. Can’t wait to see it when it’s finished!