EDUCATION FEATURE
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Staying Strong I
know this past year has brought its own challenges to each person. Whether financially, spiritually, mentally, physically, it’s run its course. I know for me, I’ve struggled to be apart from others. I’ve wrestled with being separated from students, co-workers, friends, family, and our church family! No matter what you’re facing, during these times, it is easy to feel alone, insignificant, or like God is not there. At first, the quarantine and separation appeared bearable and seemed to be a nice break from the stresses of life. However, since it has continued so much longer
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Alberta Adventist News
JUNE 2021
"If there’s one lesson that this pandemic has taught me, it’s during these times that we truly are stronger together."
than many of us could have imagined, it has become overwhelming and imprisoning. Not being able to be together has dampened plans, but it has also put hope in my heart for the future and being able to return to normal. I want to be able to see students’ faces again, warmly greet church members on Sabbath morning, and gather with distant friends and family. While we have almost reached the end of a successful pandemic school year, we haven’t quite crossed the finish line. It’s easy to become tired of keeping our distance, wearing our mask, and following the guidelines. But
