Oh to Fly Away

Recently I got to fly above the world and its troubles for a while. I joined my brother’s flying lesson and sat in the back of this tiny little plane as we traveled hundreds of feet above the ground. I thought that would be it, but then the instructor turned around and told me, “your turn!”

So I flew a plane. And it landed safely. Quite a feat. I actually thought there would be more to it, but the hardest part for me was trusting the plane. The instructor told me, “It wants to fly, let it.” It was another one of those moments where my control-freak self was reminded that I’m not actually in control of anything.

The world is a dark place, but it’s made brighter by the people in our lives. I wouldn’t be standing right now if now for two things—God’s strength and my community. I don’t know how to explain it, but I can’t give reason to the strength I find outside of God’s providence.

And lately, I have been especially thankful for the people in my life. Friends, colleagues, teachers, family... Thank you for holding me when I needed to be held. This is why I love teaching—I get to spend my life holding and uplifting others. Teaching is one of my favorite ways to share God’s love with others. That and making food for people :)

And with that being said, it's time to go cook!

Have a happy thanksgiving,

- Maggie