CSW2017

Catholic Schools week has come to a close. Each year I reflect on the impact that Catholic Schools have had on us as a family and this year, the impact was monumental. I have always looked at it from the perspective of being a teacher, a student or a parent in the Catholic school, but this year I feel drawn to its impact as a Catholic. Period. As much as I love the casual dress days, lunch dates with the girls, or the extra activities celebrating the week, this year I am just thankful we have grown as a family in our faith. There is no way around it, we would not have been able to navigate this past year the same without the support of our faith, in particular; trust. Trust that we were giving our best selves. Trust that our family and friends would celebrate the victories and help walk us through the sorrows. Trust that, in death, our faith would be enough to not question, why? Though so much of this comes from belonging to a church, I know that a large portion of it comes from playing, learning, and working alongside others at school who are also strong in their faith. I can explain it no better way than saying that Catholic School has functioned as the bridge to help us get from one Sunday to the next. One joy to the next. One heartache to the next. It has helped us cross perilous waters by going over them instead of through them. And though we haven't always crossed unscathed, this bridge has ensured that the (some days overpowering) current did not alter our path. St. Matt's and Xavier have given us this safe passage through their prayers, teachings, and friendships. They continue to keep us afloat even now as we start down a new path with unknown territory. Those questioning if attending a Catholic school is much different than a public school I will tell you that Robert Frost nailed it when he wrote, "The Road Not Taken," as we took the road less traveled and it has made all the difference. 

Lumch with one of my faves!