When its easier to just thank a veteran.

When you want to be a woman of action, but the piano won’t paint itself.

When you want planning perfection but need a margin for grace and growth.

When I look back at the summer and forward into the school year…

When we look back and then we look forward…and we see what we’re looking for.

When we need to force ourselves forward.

When you can’t decide if you need to show up or stay home.

When you need permission to stay home.

When you’d really just rather stay home.

When we need to remember that all discipline holds the hope of joy.