September is basically over but the last exciting event that happened this month was our Staff Retreat. We spent two days out of Moscow at this beautiful resort where Fall was definitely in the air. The trees were orange, red, and yellow. Leaves were all over the place, the weather was a bit chilly, and it rained most of the time we were there. Staff retreat wasn't about the appearance of the place but the time of fellowship and bonding time among the staff. We had two full days of worship, fun games, discussion time, very meaningful sessions, amazing food, and a large area of nature and beauty to explore. I am blessed to be a part of a group of people who love God and each other so dearly.
This coming week is Spiritual Emphasis Week at Hinkson. The elementary team decided that this year we are going to do something new, we are going to lead a VBS for all of elementary. The theme is called Kingdom Rock and it is going to be so much fun this week teaching the children new songs and having a time of Bible all together as a team. A plus to doing a VBS this year means,jeans and a t-shirt everyday of work. That works for me!! :) I look forward to sharing this new experience with all of you.
Kindergarten has been a learning experience but also a very exciting time. In September we had: the start of a new chapter, language barrier, tears, happiness, change, a birthday celebration, and a lot of learning experiences for everyone. As October is vastly approaching, we continue to press on with learning, laughter, and togetherness. Kindergarten is full of life and it is such a privilege to go to work everyday and love what I do.
As teachers and staff in a school it is easy to become very tired, have little patience, and it is very common to ask ourselves, Why? Then there is a time when the brains click on, the "I can't" becomes "I did it," the smiling faces that come running into class, and the hugs at the right time of day - That is why we teach. We reflect on all of this every day of our life no matter how frustrated we get that, one child forgot his homework again, another child won't follow directions, another child just isn't getting it, or that child won't stop eating crayons. I know for me and all the challenges I face, I wouldn't trade what I do for anyone. I love my kiddos, I love my job, I love everything about what career path God led me to. No one can quite understand that you may be having the worst day ever until the first giggling, snotty nose, sticky fingers, happy five year old runs into your class and smothers you with hugs, it is then the happiest best moment of the entire day.
I challenge each of you to embrace the life of a child even if they come running at you with snotty noses, sticky fingers, or a colorful mouth from eating crayons. What harm will it do to love, hug, and share the love of God with that child? The only harm that may be caused is if you don't do these things. Love the little children that God created.
This coming week is Spiritual Emphasis Week at Hinkson. The elementary team decided that this year we are going to do something new, we are going to lead a VBS for all of elementary. The theme is called Kingdom Rock and it is going to be so much fun this week teaching the children new songs and having a time of Bible all together as a team. A plus to doing a VBS this year means,jeans and a t-shirt everyday of work. That works for me!! :) I look forward to sharing this new experience with all of you.
Kindergarten has been a learning experience but also a very exciting time. In September we had: the start of a new chapter, language barrier, tears, happiness, change, a birthday celebration, and a lot of learning experiences for everyone. As October is vastly approaching, we continue to press on with learning, laughter, and togetherness. Kindergarten is full of life and it is such a privilege to go to work everyday and love what I do.
As teachers and staff in a school it is easy to become very tired, have little patience, and it is very common to ask ourselves, Why? Then there is a time when the brains click on, the "I can't" becomes "I did it," the smiling faces that come running into class, and the hugs at the right time of day - That is why we teach. We reflect on all of this every day of our life no matter how frustrated we get that, one child forgot his homework again, another child won't follow directions, another child just isn't getting it, or that child won't stop eating crayons. I know for me and all the challenges I face, I wouldn't trade what I do for anyone. I love my kiddos, I love my job, I love everything about what career path God led me to. No one can quite understand that you may be having the worst day ever until the first giggling, snotty nose, sticky fingers, happy five year old runs into your class and smothers you with hugs, it is then the happiest best moment of the entire day.
I challenge each of you to embrace the life of a child even if they come running at you with snotty noses, sticky fingers, or a colorful mouth from eating crayons. What harm will it do to love, hug, and share the love of God with that child? The only harm that may be caused is if you don't do these things. Love the little children that God created.
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