Today I got to swing.
It wasn't a quiet, gentle swing. But it was peaceful, and it brought me closer to God.
I hopped on the swing in between five of my students. Five of my students tried to swing higher than me.
Today I got to swing.
It was the kind of swing that made me hoot and holler. With each pump of my legs, I went higher and higher, and I laughed and laughed.
I was closer to the trees and closer to the sky. This made me think of God.
Lately, I haven't been hearing Him. I think it's because lately I haven't been talking to Him. God is always there. He never leaves us.
I felt Him there while I was swinging. He said, "Jordan, it's good to hear you laugh. Thank you for teaching my children."
As I was high in the sky and up in the trees, I looked around me and felt peace. I realized that I love what I do. I get the awesome responsibility of molding these young minds and showing these children God and His love.
And on days like today, I get to swing.
