This week has been a series of waiting games:
Last Wednesday, Tom Anglea, WCHS's principal, reported to work as usual. By Friday, Tom was in the hospital and we had word that he had been diagnosed with brain tumor. Monday came, and Tom was admitted into emergency surgery as the entire WC community waited in prayerful anticipation. They always say, "No news is good news"...but they must have been eternal optimists, not realists. A week later, on the eve of St. Patrick's Day, Tom had emergency surgery round #2. On Friday, we received word that, as we had feared, the tumors (yes, there were two, after all) were malignant.
I had spent the previous week preparing myself mentally for the worst, while praying for the best. As we, the WCHS staff, allowed the news to sink in, we also had to brace for the impact of telling the students. I was quickly humbled as I learned that it is OK to cry not only in front of the rest of the staff, but in front of the students as well. I am awed by family feeling of WCHS, especially during a time such as this.
Through all of this, I can not help but be reminded of the urgency of life. God does not promise us another day, yet we are convinced that we have earned it. I am on my knees, praying for a miracle, as I have no doubt that God is more than capable. I pray for the Anglea family, that they may be given courage to endure this trial with faith. I pray that this hardship may be a platform for many to come to know the God who loves, saves, and ultimately gives life that lasts far beyond the expiration date of our own bodies.
Spring break is a week away, yet it is hard to think even that far in advance, unsure of what the next week will bring. As spring break approaches, though not quickly enough, I can't help but hope that it brings a fresh new outlook.
Praying for Patience and Provision,
Ms. Phillips
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