Joy, Humor and Love for Family

On this very difficult week of such loss at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC, we took the time this morning to honor and remember and celebrate those lost. Downstairs with the children, though small in numbers this Father's Day and first full weekend of summer, we continued to explore the theme of Joy and Humor.

The preschool class spent time exploring nature. The Kindergarten through 2nd grade class made cards for the children of El Rodeo and for their fathers or grandfathers.

The 3rd through 6th grade theme exploration class flew the mini kites they made last week in class. I held my breath to see if these homemade tiny kites would fly, but fly they did!

I asked the class if they felt joyous and had fun with this project and they said, "Yes it was a lot of fun - and sweaty!" Ah yes, sweaty it was!

And to all the fathers out there or to anyone who has taken on a parenting role in a child's life, wishing you a great day!