Time is such an amazing thing. When you are in the moment it sometimes seems to be passing so slowly but when you look back, where did the time go? It seems that just yesterday was Halloween and now Thanksgiving is less than a week away. Where has the last 3 weeks gone?
November is a busy time of the year, preparing for winter season, finishing units before the holiday breaks, parties, projects, and tests. There is much to get done in what seems to be plenty of time but yet the time sneaks up on you before you blink. Second grade has been very busy learning all about habitats and during our unit each child has to make a Habitat Diorama. I am thrilled to see the outcomes on Monday. We have experienced many new things in class as well like: place value, fire safety, proper nouns, cursive sentences, producer and consumers, and the story of David in the Bible.
I constantly am telling my students that they aren't the only ones learning on a daily basis but that teachers learn too. That was shocking to them, they thought teachers knew everything. (which of course we still let them think that is true about most things, lol) My students have taught me a lot in the past few weeks. I have had to learn how to be more patient with them in everything I say, do, and expect. I have learned to extend more grace. I have learned to listen and comfort on a different level than ever before, and I am learning how to be a better teacher each and every day!
I am teaching my children what it means to be Thankful on a daily basis and not just in the month of November. As a writing assignment each day in November, we have to write something we are thankful for and why. As I think of something everyday with the kids, I realize how truly blessed I am. Of course, we all can think of things we are Thankful for but there is a new thankfulness in my heart that I would like to share.
I am truly so thankful for my job. Now as many of us are thankful we have jobs or that we like our jobs, I am thankful that I work where I work. I work in a country surrounded by people from many different cultures whom all have different beliefs. I have the ability to read the Bible, teach of God, guide children to Christ, and pray every single day with my students. I am able to change a part of our community through teaching and simply showing love to students and families who desire to love, know, and serve God. I am so very thankful for this opportunity to serve this community in such a time that our world is hurting and struggling to look to our Creator!
As a teacher and a believer, the most beautiful thing a student can say to you is, "I love learning about God" or when they ask, "Is it Bible time yet?" My heart jumps for joy every day because I have a class that has this attitude every day! We should all be asking ourselves, is it Bible time yet? We should be eager to get into the Word each and every day! We should be Thankful that we are able to read His Word and draw close to Him. Don't miss out! Make sure you get your Bible time and God time everyday!
Praises:
- Financial support flow (Thank you, I couldn't do it without you)
- Knee is doing much better but not fully healed
- Thanksgiving and spending time with friends
- Acceptance into Master's Program - start Jan 25th
- I HAVE DECIDED TO RETURN TO HINKSON FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR!
Prayers:
- Master course classes in Jan (Balance, rest, do well)
- continued financial support
- students, faculty, and families at HCA
