I LOVE that I have a job where I get love notes like this from students! This particular one was written by a new second grader that I had not met yet. What a joy it was to finally hug this kiddo and welcome them to my library. I hung this note up and as I have read and reread it these last few weeks, I have been struck by His anticipation of our meeting and him being able to enjoy the books I have carefully chosen for the library.

Anticipation is the feeling of confident excitement for something that is going to happen. It can also be the act of preparing for something important. I think this kiddo’s letter is such a pure, unblemished example of both types.