Cherry Blossoms!

Fun little fact about me is my favorite scent is the Japanese Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works.  Early April my stream of consciousness was as follows. Hopefully it's logical (enough).

Japanese Cherry Blossoms is a scent.
There must be Cherry Blossoms in Japan.
Korea is close to Japan.
Korean and Japan have a similar climate and vegetation.
It is possible for Korea to have cherry blossom trees.

Now at the end of April, do I realize the conclusion I came to was a colossal understatement!!  I feel like it is impossible in words to describe to you how beautiful it is to see the cherry blossom trees lining the streets.  Only in the past two weeks have the blooms revealed themselves.  In Seoul (Yeoido district) there is a huge festival in honor of the cherry blossoms. I attended last weekend, but am sure it was even more gorgeous the past few days.

Praise the Lord that I have had no allergies due to the coming spring. (Knock on wood for me, huh?)

Spring is a wonderful reminder that even after a cold, dry, uncomfortable season, He can remake and renew life.  What a miraculous God we serve!  It is not only my prayer for the weather to get warmer and flowers to open up, but also for the relationships of those around me to have new warmth and life again. This is my new thought every time I use my Japanese Cherry Blossom goodies.

I would be honored if you could join me in prayer.  Here are a few more specific prayer requests:
Endurance for the last 33 days of school.
Lock-In and Spring Fling planning and execution goes smoothly and is enjoyed.
Four of my students started coming to my church, and I hope God brings them back again and keeps working in their lives!
Next year we are still searching for two administrators and an elementary position.