Today was a day to remember. Today a dream was fulfilled, a lifetime of work was realized, and a vision that began as a dream and a drawing on a piece of paper became a reality.
Serendipity Academy, a private school, was opened for business today. Although the children are not there yet, walking into the building this morning took my breath away. I realized a dream...there were 40 employees ready to work, there were veteran employees and there were new employees there for their first day. There were a group of people gathered for a common purpose!
It was awesome, humbling, exciting and it brought immediate tears to my eyes. Hard work, a vision for more, believing in possibilities, and never giving up flashed before me. I was reminded of many changes that culminated to bring this day. I never gave up, even when it was hard. I worked through the obstacles and believed it could happen. My husband and I worked together to risk what we both felt was "not" ours, but God's...
As a leader, I felt proud and my heart was full. Today I was thankful.
I wrote this poem in my quiet time the other day...
Serendipity...
It started because I knew in my heart;
that children deserved the best, right from the start.
So I took a risk that very day,
quit my job and learned how to play.
To focus on children and quality care
Learn myself how to do that; with a flare.
Long hours and work to build the dream,
and along the way built a wonderful team.
I made many mistakes in the quest,
knew from the start that the business was blessed!
Each step was hard and there was alot of change
which excited me, not at all strange!
Over and over new ideas and plans
As I began serving Serendipity fans.
The time has passed, my heart if full;
The children are now attending our "school"!
Written by Lynnette McCarty, August 2011
