"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." - unknown I'm not really one to make resolutions at the start of a new year. It's not that I find them trite; rather, they just don't ever stick. Perhaps it's because most of my resolutions are broad. The more specific I am, the more likely I am to accomplish something. I think of it as short-term objectives to help me reach a long-term goal. Because I am more of a checklist person (both mentally and on paper), this is an easie

The elementary students recently broke ground on new garden beds. As part of the initial phases of OakHaven's big playground renovation, the elementary students are providing their time and talents to constructing garden boxes. Before that could get started, they first worked to remove the old garden beds behind the gazebo. After the old garden beds were dug up and leveled, the students began the process of constructing new garden boxes. We are so grateful to Nick Jenkins (OM