About 4 years ago, maybe 5, they all run together, a ‘new’ teacher showed up on campus in the middle of the year. I was drawn to Lissa; whether it was her contagious smile and laughter, sweet spirit, or friendliness, who knows, but I just really liked her. We were separated by a lot of space, so there wasn’t much visiting time with one another. She was getting married soon, and then she returned to her former district. Fortunately, God brought her back to GHS, and we had the opportunity to grow a friendship; I’m so thankful for that!

I distinctly remember last October when her mommy stopped by my classroom at school, stood just outside the door, and moved her mouth to form what looked to be the words, “I’m pregnant!” while pointing toward her tummy. I had a student in my room at the time, so I hastily got up and sprinted to the door. “I’m pregnant!” she laughed. Lissa’s laugh is infectious, and I started laughing and celebrating with her. Then, my brain went straight to picture idea. If this was a boy, he was getting a newborn mohawk hat and even some tu pictures for daddy. If it was a girl, the most perfect picture of 3 little angels (Mailey James has two big sisters) in orange, pink, and lime frilly pettiskirts popped into my head. Miss Mailey James, you are precious and you are SO loved by your precious family.

I squeal over baby back wrinkles!

I wish I could get every mommy to agree to this. I know it’s hard to feel beautiful, but you ARE and so is the love that just oozes out!