Drain-O

What a haze the last week has been. We continue to take in students of displaced families. Our already busting at the seams enrollment is increased by nearly 20. We are adding another teacher from Lutheran High of New Orleans. This afternoon I met one family that had literally been plucked from their roof 72 hours ago. We also had a junior girl who lost her father in a fatal car accident late Thursday night. Many students and teachers were visibly shaken by the news. But what a joy to be able to rest in the comfort of our faith. To know that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. But He didn't stop there! He proclaimed His victory over sin, death, and the devil by His ressurection! What a joy to share! We can proclaim as the hymn writer did, "Jesus Lives! The victr'ys won!" The last 24 hours have been especially draining emotionally, mentally, and physically. Still, God continues to bless us with His strength by the power of the Holy Spirit.