Okay, I havn't shared any funny teaching stories, yet. So, here goes. My first day of school was fun and exhausting at the same time. I found myself much more nervous for meeting the parents two days earlier than hanging out with their kids all day. Apparently, they were not very intimidated by me either because in my 7th grade math class I had this interchange with a student.
Student: (raising hand with a somewhat mischievious grin on his face)
Me: Is this a serious question or a smart comment (teasing)
Student: Oh, no it's a serious question.
Me: Okay
Student: Were you in drama, because you do a lot of...over exaggerating and stuff?
Needless to say, my only response could be to laugh and confirm that yes, I was in drama. Note to self: tone it down a bit.
So teaching is fun and I have had a chance to build some really great relationships with the students. We have our first elementary field trip this Thursday and I'm hoping I don't loose any kindergarteners to the goats at the fair. Pray for us.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Wow, how far we've come
I know that I've been really bad and not written for a long time. Let me tell you that this has been quite an exciting time. I have learned so much about letting God meet ALL my desires, teaching, what a good friend is, and priorities (a clean room, at this minute, needing to be made a higher one). God has taken care of me as I have experienced successes, failures, and everything in between. Like the Good Shepard that He is, he has never let me wander far from the Truth. That makes me so happy.
I imagine you're wondering, "What's the big deal about? What happened?" Well, let's just say that I am trying my new legs at being an adult. I am surprised at how prepared I feel coming out of college. Yes, I am saying that! Every college graduate has this intense fear (okay, maybe it was just me) of getting into the workplace or into any of the other new areas they walk in (changing circles of friends, new ways of relating with the family, and paying some REAL bills.) and not having what it takes. Let me just tell you that if God has placed you where you are today, He has provided you with EVERYTHING that you NEED.
Problems occur when we either (A.) decide that we WANT more than what we NEED and THINK we are neglected. Which of course is not true! He has provided for a wonderful life because, He gives good gifts to those who trust and love Him. -or- (B.)We may not trust Him for all our provision and so we go elsewhere for it and get burned. Only He knows ultimately what is right and best for us. Sigh.=) Isn't that such a comforting thought? That He is ALWAYS looking out for our best interest, even if it means taking away something that we THINK we need so that he can give us something better down the road. What a hard, but worthwhile lesson to learn.
So, I suppose my life right now could be summed up in one word-dependence. I learning how to be truly dependent upon the lover of my soul-Abba(father). It reminds me of that poem that everyone has heard called "Footprints." I am always so sure that I can get through any situation with God. Keyword being "I". But I'm realizing that that's all backward. GOD can get through anything while He carries me gently in His arms. If I can give you one word of encouragement, it would be to look into the face of God today. Look into His face and ask the question, "Where do YOU want to take me, today?"
I imagine you're wondering, "What's the big deal about? What happened?" Well, let's just say that I am trying my new legs at being an adult. I am surprised at how prepared I feel coming out of college. Yes, I am saying that! Every college graduate has this intense fear (okay, maybe it was just me) of getting into the workplace or into any of the other new areas they walk in (changing circles of friends, new ways of relating with the family, and paying some REAL bills.) and not having what it takes. Let me just tell you that if God has placed you where you are today, He has provided you with EVERYTHING that you NEED.
Problems occur when we either (A.) decide that we WANT more than what we NEED and THINK we are neglected. Which of course is not true! He has provided for a wonderful life because, He gives good gifts to those who trust and love Him. -or- (B.)We may not trust Him for all our provision and so we go elsewhere for it and get burned. Only He knows ultimately what is right and best for us. Sigh.=) Isn't that such a comforting thought? That He is ALWAYS looking out for our best interest, even if it means taking away something that we THINK we need so that he can give us something better down the road. What a hard, but worthwhile lesson to learn.
So, I suppose my life right now could be summed up in one word-dependence. I learning how to be truly dependent upon the lover of my soul-Abba(father). It reminds me of that poem that everyone has heard called "Footprints." I am always so sure that I can get through any situation with God. Keyword being "I". But I'm realizing that that's all backward. GOD can get through anything while He carries me gently in His arms. If I can give you one word of encouragement, it would be to look into the face of God today. Look into His face and ask the question, "Where do YOU want to take me, today?"
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