This is me after school today---tired, headache, and ready to go home and sleep---but things to do.
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This is also the new addition to my door :)
Aug 29, 2013
Day 8
Just a quick post today...more to come later.
This is me after school today---tired, headache, and ready to go home and sleep---but things to do.
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This is me after school today---tired, headache, and ready to go home and sleep---but things to do.
Aug 26, 2013
Day 5:Fear and Being Observed
TODAY was a good day....I got up around 6:00, read my Bible/devotion book with one eye opened....literally--I was tired. Decided to close my eyed for 10 minutes around 6:20, eyes popped opened 40 minutes later. I rushed to get ready for work...went out the door with coffee in hand, and made it on time. Thankfully, I didn't have morning duty so I was able to get ready for the day/week. Mrs.Effler came in as well to "watch" class time, which always makes me NERVOUS! My nose has been running all day. My feet are feeling better. I wore a skirt today that has not fit for awhile--it now does (I've lost around 15 lbs since April). So today was a good day!
In my devotions the main verse was:
One thing I fear most as a teacher is not showing a Christlike example to my students, and not knowing whether or not I am doing a good job as a teacher. There are times I am afraid a student will get hurt, and times I am afraid I will get hurt. I get nervous when I am observed. I get nervous when talking to parents. But then I look back, and in my heart I know God has placed me here to teach my students about Him. This is my mission field, this is my life. God is the one that loves me so much He helps me with the small and little fears.
In my devotions the main verse was:
I John 4:18 ~ "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." (NIV)
One thing I fear most as a teacher is not showing a Christlike example to my students, and not knowing whether or not I am doing a good job as a teacher. There are times I am afraid a student will get hurt, and times I am afraid I will get hurt. I get nervous when I am observed. I get nervous when talking to parents. But then I look back, and in my heart I know God has placed me here to teach my students about Him. This is my mission field, this is my life. God is the one that loves me so much He helps me with the small and little fears.
Aug 24, 2013
Day 4:"Fishing for People"
It is hard to believe that this is Friday! (well yesterday was) The first week of school went fairly well. My kids are coming along in their habit training....but we still have a lot of work to do.
Today (er yesterday) I read how Christ went fishing, and how He called those to be "fishers of men." It amazes me how God used simple fisherman to serve Him. There are times I feel so inadequate to serve the Lord, and to be a teacher. It seems like a huge responsibly--having to teach these kids about Christ, being a good example to them, and discipline. It is hard work---but in the end it is worth it all. I am a "fisher of men: in my classroom. =)
Today (er yesterday) I read how Christ went fishing, and how He called those to be "fishers of men." It amazes me how God used simple fisherman to serve Him. There are times I feel so inadequate to serve the Lord, and to be a teacher. It seems like a huge responsibly--having to teach these kids about Christ, being a good example to them, and discipline. It is hard work---but in the end it is worth it all. I am a "fisher of men: in my classroom. =)
Day 3-Show Kindness
Day three of school is here, I pressed snooze several times. Having my alarm clock in my kitchen seems to be helping me wake up, as well as turning the light on in the kitchen and leaving my bedroom door opened.
Christ was patient and kind even in the midst of times he could have lost his temper. I know there have been times as a teacher I've lost it due to stress, tiredness, or frustrations. But as I look back at the times I've blown up I knew I was not reflecting Christ to my kids. There will be some days that will be easier and harder than others. Days that I may want to "snap" at my kids. Days that they make me want to pull my hair out. But even during these rough days I still need to show Christ to my kids, I need to be a meek spirit, quiet, kinda, and long suffering. After all, my Christ is this way to me.
Colossians 3:12 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering."
Christ was patient and kind even in the midst of times he could have lost his temper. I know there have been times as a teacher I've lost it due to stress, tiredness, or frustrations. But as I look back at the times I've blown up I knew I was not reflecting Christ to my kids. There will be some days that will be easier and harder than others. Days that I may want to "snap" at my kids. Days that they make me want to pull my hair out. But even during these rough days I still need to show Christ to my kids, I need to be a meek spirit, quiet, kinda, and long suffering. After all, my Christ is this way to me.
Aug 21, 2013
First Day of School
I walk in nervous. I am very thirsty when nervous. I spend the night before crying, not feeling prepared, and tossing and turning. I got 3.5 hrs of sleep. I had to meet parents, children, get supplies sorted, comfort children, and teach routines. I got up early to read my Bible, pray, and have coffee. Even after six times, and this being my seventh I was still a nervous wreck.
The Lord definitely helped me get through the day--I could not do it without Him. I am thankful for the prayers of my facebook family, and the encouraging words.
I entered into my apple themed classroom. I took a deep breath, drank almost half a Tervis cup of water, and prayed HARD! 8:15 came-parent began to come in with their kids, my classroom began to fill up with excited and scared boys and girls. I came out of my little comfort zone and met new parents and kids. I shared my verse of the year with them and my desire to be a Christ-like example to my students. The parents left and it was time to start a day. Coloring sheets in hand I passed them out, passed out crayons and got my kids busy coloring. It was time to start going through supplies. We also had to go upstairs to a different restroom since our restrooms are being worked on (brand new bathrooms)...what a time getting 18 kids up those steps, to the restroom, and their water. We went back down and went through supplies...before I knew it it was restroom time AGAIN and then lunch....oh I was late on my first day of lunch and my second day of lunch....hopefully I will be on time tomorrow. My class and I had time for a Bible lesson and a Phonics lesson. Then rest time and my "prep period" (a.k.a. break) came--oh how my feet were not happy. After school I prepared for the next day and went to Starbucks for a "Cotton Candy" Frappuchino...which is like happiness in a straw (a grande vanilla frappe with two pumps raspberry), and best of all its PINK! I came home, made dinner, attempted to watch a movie--and fell asleep in the middle of it.....Oh and I did soak my feet sometime in there too....
That said, I made it through Day 2, exhausted....but excited!
The Lord definitely helped me get through the day--I could not do it without Him. I am thankful for the prayers of my facebook family, and the encouraging words.
I entered into my apple themed classroom. I took a deep breath, drank almost half a Tervis cup of water, and prayed HARD! 8:15 came-parent began to come in with their kids, my classroom began to fill up with excited and scared boys and girls. I came out of my little comfort zone and met new parents and kids. I shared my verse of the year with them and my desire to be a Christ-like example to my students. The parents left and it was time to start a day. Coloring sheets in hand I passed them out, passed out crayons and got my kids busy coloring. It was time to start going through supplies. We also had to go upstairs to a different restroom since our restrooms are being worked on (brand new bathrooms)...what a time getting 18 kids up those steps, to the restroom, and their water. We went back down and went through supplies...before I knew it it was restroom time AGAIN and then lunch....oh I was late on my first day of lunch and my second day of lunch....hopefully I will be on time tomorrow. My class and I had time for a Bible lesson and a Phonics lesson. Then rest time and my "prep period" (a.k.a. break) came--oh how my feet were not happy. After school I prepared for the next day and went to Starbucks for a "Cotton Candy" Frappuchino...which is like happiness in a straw (a grande vanilla frappe with two pumps raspberry), and best of all its PINK! I came home, made dinner, attempted to watch a movie--and fell asleep in the middle of it.....Oh and I did soak my feet sometime in there too....
That said, I made it through Day 2, exhausted....but excited!
Pink Frappuchino (Cotton Candy)
18 Desks
First Day Coloring
Day 2: "Called by Your Name"
John 20:16 "Jesus said unto her, Mary."
You may be wondering what I could get from this short passage...and I did to. Then I read the story to go along with the passage. When Jesus lived here on earth He knew every one by name, and called every one by name. He didn't say "hey you there." I have a tendency to be very bad at names...especially getting them mixed up. I have 18 precious names to remember--names that will impact my life for the next 179 (now 178) days. Some names I will call more than others...some names they will be said when I call on them in class. I want these precious children know how much I love them, and how much I desire them to love God.
Day 1: Walking in Jesus' Footsteps
John 2:6 "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk even as he walked."
I recently downloaded a teacher devotional book on my Kindle app, called Morning Meetings with Jesus: 180 Devotions for Teachers. I decided this would be my devotional book this year. Devotions in fact is one thing I have struggled with. This means I am getting up at 5:45, having devotions along with my morning coffee then getting ready for the day. I also decided to attempt to write 180 blog posts this school year....to share what I am learning.
Day 1 was the verse above. This is the verse I shared with my school parents this school year and have claimed it as my personal teacher verse. I want to be a teacher that is like Christ. A teacher that my students can follow after, and be a good Christlike role model to my kids. In order to do this I need to watch and learn God's ways---as I do this I will become more like him. I need to better understand Him to imitate Him.
Please pray as I do this this year. I want my students to see Christ in me.
Aug 2, 2013
Five Minute Friday: Story
It is finally Friday, and today I am linking up with LisaJo for Five Minute Fridays. This is a time when bloggers, writers, and friends come together and write for five minutes on a topic--no editing...just writing. I have been joining in on Five Minute Fridays for the past few years.So here is goes....the prompt of the day is STORY
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We all have a story. We all come from different backgrounds. We all come from different families, cultures, and different places around the world. We have our sad stories that make us cry as we tell them or listen. We have the funny stories that make us laugh so hard we can hardly get the words out. We have the inspirational stories--and even those that make you scratch your head.
I think of my life--very simple life as a single Christian school teacher. One that the Lord is writing and has writing for the past 30 years. A story that only God can pen down and has the whole book written already--I am just waiting for the rest. I wonder if the story the Lord has for me has me getting married, having a family--or if its being single and teaching for the rest of my life. I want God to be the author of my story, and I want to live out the story He has for me--not my own. I do/can have my own story written out...my own dreams, but ultimately the best story of all is the one God has planned for me.
~THE END~
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We all have a story. We all come from different backgrounds. We all come from different families, cultures, and different places around the world. We have our sad stories that make us cry as we tell them or listen. We have the funny stories that make us laugh so hard we can hardly get the words out. We have the inspirational stories--and even those that make you scratch your head.
I think of my life--very simple life as a single Christian school teacher. One that the Lord is writing and has writing for the past 30 years. A story that only God can pen down and has the whole book written already--I am just waiting for the rest. I wonder if the story the Lord has for me has me getting married, having a family--or if its being single and teaching for the rest of my life. I want God to be the author of my story, and I want to live out the story He has for me--not my own. I do/can have my own story written out...my own dreams, but ultimately the best story of all is the one God has planned for me.
~THE END~
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