I finally have time to do a blog! I had an amazing time in Pennsylvania with Wade and his sweet family. It was great to meet half of his family, and they were very nice. Then he came to Texas for a week. It was so much fun! I taught him all about the importance of the Alamo, and considering his previous stance on the battle I'd say he's come a long way...
Summer went by way too fast. This past week was my first week of work. I stayed at the school late every night. I don't remember having to stay so late last year. I am pretty excited about this coming year, but I kind of have mixed emotions about it. I love being an influence on kid's lives- especially with the kids who need a good influence the most. It is tiring though. No one ever said work was supposed to be easy, I just hate how it can be emotionally draining at times- and very stressful. Rumors have already been spreading about some of my future students. I keep hearing about how bad some of them are, which isn't too exciting for me. Even so, I kind of feel privilaged to have them because I know I can try to be a good role model.
Everyone (as in their previous teachers) says I need to get one of them moved out of my class. I can't decide. I guess I kind of feel like they are the ones I have been given. Perhaps the Lord has placed them with me for a reason. I know it will be extremely stressful if they turn out to be misbehaving all the time. Plus, the Lord never gives us more than we can handle- and maybe he wants to teach me patience or something! I have been asking for that, and I heard somewhere once (I think from Beth Moore) that when we ask for patience God doesn't make us carefree, instead He gives us learning opportunites to grow patience. I believe there is a lot of truth to that for sure! OR maybe they will just be moved to straighten out their behavior! You just never know! (I'll keep you posted as to their behavior!)
I am now a HUGE fan of Brooke Fraser. I'm pretty sure she was part of Hillsong and now she has an independent album out. It's fantastic. AND you can download it from itunes for only $5.99!!! Woo-hoo! It's called "Albertine". Check it out!
