I have to admit that it has been a very discouraging past week and into this week...not going to go into the details why--but have been pretty discouraged. This morning, before my students came in I was even crying...the smiling teacher who always smiles, and laughs, and gives hugs was crying....the teacher who loves being with her kids wanted to go home and crawl back under her blankets...the teacher who loves her job thought...well lets not go there. I have to admit that through some situations going on at the moment I haven't complety nor fully relied on God or really looked to Him with what has been going on. I have been fighting...and that fight has exhausted me--I came home yesterday and slept for two hours after work.
But this morning, even before the tears, I was remided of something by this little brownish creature with long legs...it was a frog. Okay so frogs are not my favorite creatures in the world--they are cute but cuter in box and not near me. =) Even yesterday I think the Lord was trying to tell me something through seven or eight frogs I saw but if course my stubborn self was too caught up in my problems. But again this morning I saw this one little lone frog jumping across the parking lot (let me back up I haven't had a car for almost two weeks so I have been taking a short walk to school each moring--I have seen some amazing sunsets, felt the crisp fall air, and yesterday saw some frogs--been complaining about the whole walking to work thing but if I had my car I wouldn't have seen the frogs). But the frogs taught me a lesson that at the moment I am trying to grasp. In the situation going on in my life that is causing discourgement and frustration---God is still in control. He still loves me and He will work it out for good. He knew that this would happen before time began. He knew I would be discouraged and frustrated. He knows that everything will work out when in my mind they seem like they won't. All I need to do is Fully Rely On God (FROG). So that is my simple little reminder from a bunch of frogs jumping around on the church steps. =)
Oct 11, 2011
Oct 7, 2011
Five Minute Friday: Ordinary
I am a simple southern girl. I like twirly dresses even at the age of 28. I love ringlets in my hair. I wish I were still a little girl who can sit on my dad's knee. I am a Christian saved by the grace of God. I am someone that not everybody knows about---my face isn't plastered on the front page if the New York Times or People's Magazine. I am not "teacher of the year." I am not on the news stations--nor any popular TV show. You say the name Rebecca Page to a simple stranger and they say "WHO?"
I am a simple ordinary girl who enjoys the simple life. I may never be popular. I may never be plastered on magazine, newspapers, books, or TV.
I am a child of a King--this simple ordinary young lady who loves teaching her thirteen students....a friend to those...filled with humor....who loves Starbucks...who loves to cook...who as an ordinary simple person knows that no matter what the Lord can use ME---simple little ordinary ME.
(((well thats it)))
but I also had to post the song by Sarah McClauglen (sry if I botched the spelling)
I am a simple ordinary girl who enjoys the simple life. I may never be popular. I may never be plastered on magazine, newspapers, books, or TV.
I am a child of a King--this simple ordinary young lady who loves teaching her thirteen students....a friend to those...filled with humor....who loves Starbucks...who loves to cook...who as an ordinary simple person knows that no matter what the Lord can use ME---simple little ordinary ME.
(((well thats it)))
but I also had to post the song by Sarah McClauglen (sry if I botched the spelling)
I Won't Let Satan Steal My JOY
Tests..I hate tests...I feel like I am in a test at the moment. I mean I am not really going throught a great trial or testing time at the moment---its more of a everything is going great and then something happens and now I am discouraged. I feel like I want to cry. I wonder WHY do I do the things I do. I wonder...should I do things differently. Then a dear friend and a roommate reminds me---Satan is trying to steal your joy. I am happy and content about my life. I am glad to be single, I LOVE LOVE my job, I love my students, I love having a roommate....but Satan doesn't want to see me in the Lord's Will. Satan wants me from being happy and content to discouraged and wondering "should I really be dping this."
I will not let him steal my joy....as the song my mother taught me...
"If I had a little black box to keep the devil in I'll take him out and smack, smack, smack and put him back again."
BUT BEST OF ALL...a wonderful reminder...
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH
I will not let him steal my joy....as the song my mother taught me...
"If I had a little black box to keep the devil in I'll take him out and smack, smack, smack and put him back again."
BUT BEST OF ALL...a wonderful reminder...
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH
Oct 3, 2011
Healing....the Nose-how
Okay my title is already cracking me up...I think I have been around kindergarten kids way too long---good thing I LOVE my job!
So it has been four months since my surgery (well as of the 7th it will be). It has been amazing to see the process of healing and the right side of my nose getting smaller and smaller....kinda like a balloon with a small hidden hole....it takes time to shrink. =) So to mark the almost four month anniversary of having nose surgery---yes plastic nose surgery I have edited a BEFORE and AFTER picture...now since I have done the pic the swelling has gone down a bit more...=)
AND can I say I am so so so thankful for Dr. Trimas and his team for their sweetness and Dr. Trimas' talent in nose surgery. =)
So it has been four months since my surgery (well as of the 7th it will be). It has been amazing to see the process of healing and the right side of my nose getting smaller and smaller....kinda like a balloon with a small hidden hole....it takes time to shrink. =) So to mark the almost four month anniversary of having nose surgery---yes plastic nose surgery I have edited a BEFORE and AFTER picture...now since I have done the pic the swelling has gone down a bit more...=)
AND can I say I am so so so thankful for Dr. Trimas and his team for their sweetness and Dr. Trimas' talent in nose surgery. =)
Five Minute Friday: Friendship
Two days later I am finally sitting down to write. =) I have been pretty exhausted the past few days and had a headache which has made me go to bed early. But, I am excited about the topic on friendship.
I have always had a hard time making friends. I blame myself for it since I am very picky choosy about who I hang out with. I am thankful though for the close friends that the Lord has given me....each of them unique and different in their own way....along with several different types of relationships. Today, i am going to introduce you to three of my closest friends.
Amy: met at BJU, freshmen year. We became instant best friends. She has always been there when I needed a friend to talk to or someone to pray with. She was always a spiritual encouragement in my life. The Lord knew I needed a friend like Amy-she was the type of friend I have prayed for. (and a side note also tells me the truth when I really need to hear it)
Hannah: fun times, Starbucks, talks, tears, laughter, Jones Soda, Sonic, Barnes and Nobles, and artist series (oh and scary eyes) are a few things that makes me think of Hannah. Hannah and I met when she came to BJU to visit another good friend of mine. We connected instantly and I was able to easily talk to her about things on my heart. When Amy left BJU, Hannah and I became inseparable.
Lori: sorry Lori had to mention you in this! =) Lori and I met when I first came to Florida. She was quiet...I was bubbly and hyper (all the time). Lori became the older sister I never had. She is a true friend and even though I do not want to hear it she tells me the things I need to hear. Lori is fun the hang out with and be with.
Amy, Hannah, and Lori may fail me, or our friendship can fall apart. I am thankful though to have a very best friend who is always there when I call on Him (Jer 33:3), who is always there when I need Him, who sticks closer than a brother, some one who will always be by side and walk along with me. That BEST FRIEND is my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ--He will never leave me nor forsake me.
I have always had a hard time making friends. I blame myself for it since I am very picky choosy about who I hang out with. I am thankful though for the close friends that the Lord has given me....each of them unique and different in their own way....along with several different types of relationships. Today, i am going to introduce you to three of my closest friends.
Amy: met at BJU, freshmen year. We became instant best friends. She has always been there when I needed a friend to talk to or someone to pray with. She was always a spiritual encouragement in my life. The Lord knew I needed a friend like Amy-she was the type of friend I have prayed for. (and a side note also tells me the truth when I really need to hear it)
Hannah: fun times, Starbucks, talks, tears, laughter, Jones Soda, Sonic, Barnes and Nobles, and artist series (oh and scary eyes) are a few things that makes me think of Hannah. Hannah and I met when she came to BJU to visit another good friend of mine. We connected instantly and I was able to easily talk to her about things on my heart. When Amy left BJU, Hannah and I became inseparable.
Lori: sorry Lori had to mention you in this! =) Lori and I met when I first came to Florida. She was quiet...I was bubbly and hyper (all the time). Lori became the older sister I never had. She is a true friend and even though I do not want to hear it she tells me the things I need to hear. Lori is fun the hang out with and be with. Amy, Hannah, and Lori may fail me, or our friendship can fall apart. I am thankful though to have a very best friend who is always there when I call on Him (Jer 33:3), who is always there when I need Him, who sticks closer than a brother, some one who will always be by side and walk along with me. That BEST FRIEND is my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ--He will never leave me nor forsake me.
Sep 24, 2011
Five Minute Friday: Growing
It has been a few weeks since I have participated in five-minute Fridays. My goal is to get back into taking five short minutes and write--oh how I have missed it.
Growing
"I don't wanna grow up" is something that I have tended to say a lot since being on my own. I am beginning to have the "joys" of paying bills and resposiblilites for five year now. I look back at when I first moved here to now and see how much I have grown--some of it has been hard--tears shed-some of it has been easy. I am thankful for the many opportunities the Lord has given me to grow in many different ways.
1) As a teacher who came to VCA with no idea what to do....and never taught a class before. My first year of teaching was a nightmare---many tears shed. How I went from being high-strung and upset easily to a teacher who is more confident (but no too confident) about being able to effectivelly do my job. I went from being stubborn and "I want to do it on my own attitude" to having a teachable spirit.
2) As a friend who, I admit, was stubborn and selfish to someone that does my best to listen and be the friend I should be.
3) As a lady, somone who wants to be "full of grace and beauty" and honor God
4) As a Christian- seeing the Lord bring me through the mountains and the valleys--seeing how He provides and encourages
I am still growing and will always grow. P.B.P.G.I.F.W.M.G (Please Be Patient God Isn't Finished With Me Yet)
Growing
"I don't wanna grow up" is something that I have tended to say a lot since being on my own. I am beginning to have the "joys" of paying bills and resposiblilites for five year now. I look back at when I first moved here to now and see how much I have grown--some of it has been hard--tears shed-some of it has been easy. I am thankful for the many opportunities the Lord has given me to grow in many different ways.
1) As a teacher who came to VCA with no idea what to do....and never taught a class before. My first year of teaching was a nightmare---many tears shed. How I went from being high-strung and upset easily to a teacher who is more confident (but no too confident) about being able to effectivelly do my job. I went from being stubborn and "I want to do it on my own attitude" to having a teachable spirit.
2) As a friend who, I admit, was stubborn and selfish to someone that does my best to listen and be the friend I should be.
3) As a lady, somone who wants to be "full of grace and beauty" and honor God
4) As a Christian- seeing the Lord bring me through the mountains and the valleys--seeing how He provides and encourages
I am still growing and will always grow. P.B.P.G.I.F.W.M.G (Please Be Patient God Isn't Finished With Me Yet)
Sep 2, 2011
Five Minute Friday: Rest
It is really hard to know where to begin to write...I have slacked in my blogging. Honestly, I have even considered shutting the whole thing down and deleting it. But obviously here I am writing again. The past few weeks have been busy. I feel like life has been going non-stop since I started school.
I love my job and ministry, but am so thankful for the relazing and RESTFUL weekends. I have gotten into the habit of seeing what the Five Minute Friday topic is about--think about what to write and then if and when I have a chance write it out. I even started just reading the title and then reading Lisa-Jo's posts after writing my own.When I thought of the word rest I thought of the verse in Matthew 11:28 , "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This verse can be applicable in so many ways. But, for some reason I think of it as a heavy burden upon one's shoulders. When one has a burden in can wear the person out--sometime the lack of sleep, the tears, and whatnot. But once one lays those burdens at Christ's feet HE will give rest---IT ONLY COMES FROM CHRIST. I am unable to go though a difficulty on my own---God helps me. I know at times when I have so much on my mind and heart I tend not to sleep well at all--but once I begin praying and give it to the Lord I am able to calm my heart and sleep--wonderfyl isn't it to be able to lay your burdens at Christ's feet.
I love my job and ministry, but am so thankful for the relazing and RESTFUL weekends. I have gotten into the habit of seeing what the Five Minute Friday topic is about--think about what to write and then if and when I have a chance write it out. I even started just reading the title and then reading Lisa-Jo's posts after writing my own.When I thought of the word rest I thought of the verse in Matthew 11:28 , "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This verse can be applicable in so many ways. But, for some reason I think of it as a heavy burden upon one's shoulders. When one has a burden in can wear the person out--sometime the lack of sleep, the tears, and whatnot. But once one lays those burdens at Christ's feet HE will give rest---IT ONLY COMES FROM CHRIST. I am unable to go though a difficulty on my own---God helps me. I know at times when I have so much on my mind and heart I tend not to sleep well at all--but once I begin praying and give it to the Lord I am able to calm my heart and sleep--wonderfyl isn't it to be able to lay your burdens at Christ's feet.
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