Last Thursday, May 31st, I completed my fifth year of teaching. It is amazing to see how the Lord has allowed me to get this far in my teaching career. I admit there have been times I wanted to "throw in the towel" but the Lord {and I haven't let myself} do it. This past year, if I can give it one word, was INTERESTING. I know everything the Lord allowed me to go through was for a reason...it not only made me stronger as a teacher but also grow as a Christian.
I have been able to talk to my kids about Christ and what He did for them. How each child can serve God at home, church, and with their friends. We learned how to read and write stories. We learned how to count, fill in missing numbers, add, subtract, and measure things. Now my precious five year olds are moving on to 1st grade. I hope and pray that they will remember "the best teacher ever" (as they call me) and remember me as teacher who loved them and loved God.
The highlight of my year was directing my first kindergarten graduation program. I admit I was overwhelmed with the huge responsibilty. The Lord defintly helped me along the way. When it came to the week before the program I thought it would never come together. At the last minute on the last few days it came together beautifully. The program went great!!! My students did an awesome job--I was one proud teacher beaming from ear to ear.
When it came down the the last three days of school it was hitting me that some of these kids weren't going to be my students anymore. We had fun on our rainy field day with musical chairs and some other fun games. Wednesday the sun came out and we enjoyed an adventure at the zoo. Then Thursday I hugged my kids one last time....well as my kids at least. I am sure going to miss them!
I am so thankful for my fifth year of teaching and can't wait to do many more in the future if the Lord allows.
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