Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Teacher and Everything Else

Okay so today was a Teacher's in service day and we were off premises, which is nice, because on the three days I don't teach, I still clean at the church.  Anyway, we went over curriculum, lesson plans, centers, PE, Music, Science, Story Time/Safety Lesson, and Bible Study.  I'm the only one not certified, but I don't have to be at the Day school.  I am hoping that God will use this time to show me if teaching is something I need to pursue or not and if it is, I want to be certified. 

I was so overwhelmed with things.  We are at school from 7:30 to 3:30 on Tuesday and Thursdays.  I'm excited, nervous, anxious, happy, scared... (I know it is 3 year olds...What do I have to be scared of???) Anyway, I will have eight little children that I get to teach how to write their names, count, learn all the pledges, the calendar, the alphabet... and the list goes on.  My husband says this is my practice for being a grandma.  He says I have so much love in my heart that I need to share it with all those little kids. 

I feel kind of like a fish out of water, but I know it will be okay, because God is going to be there every step of the way.  I love that I'm at a school where it's okay to talk about Jesus, God, The bible, and we even pray in the mornings, before snack and before lunch.

Thursday will be getting our rooms set up for the kids.  Monday night is open house, and then the first day of school is August 31st.  Whew Hoo!!!!!!  Tomorrow I get some one on one training and help with my lesson plan.  I'm having a difficult time getting the logistics but I know it will all come together. 

I hope that as a Christian I will be able to impact some of these peoples lives, as a mother and grandmother I get to share my love with the children while teaching them to write and count.  I can't wait!!!!

May you all be truly Blessed by God.  Impact a small person's life if you get the chance.  You may be the difference they need.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

To My Daughter

When I asked God 24 years and 14 months ago (you were baking for 9 of those, more like 10) for someone to love me unconditionally, I had no idea that He would bless me with someone like you.  You have taught me to be patient, understanding, and gentle.  You have taught me that no matter what we are always there for each other. 

I love the person you have become.  You are beautiful, intelligent, giving, caring and thoughtful.  You are a daughter, a wife, a granddaughter, a sister and one day soon you too, will be a mother.  I hope for you a daughter just like I received from God.  I love that you walk with God, and that your faith is strong.  I love that you have that joy in your heart that only God can place there. 

Over the years we have played, laughed and probably done some things we shouldn't.  I've enjoyed every minute of every day that we have spent together.  Even though there were times when we were angry, we never left one another.  I know it was probably tough on you growing up with out a dad around all the time, but you had something better.  You had a grandfather that loved you as if you were his.  He was so happy the day I told him and Nanny that I was going to have a baby.  He was all smiles.

I know that I have made mistakes while you were growing up, but we learned together and I want so much for you.  I want you to dream big dreams, laugh as much as possible, love with all your heart and know that above everything else, you were a gift from God. 

Cherish every day as if it were you last.  Never forget to tell people you love them, and never let angry words hurt those you love.  You are and will always be, my baby girl.  Love, Mom.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Finally Friday!!!

It's finally Friday and it has been an awesome week!  My mom came down on the 30th of July and stayed with my daughter until this morning.  BY THE WAY MOM....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

It has come to my attention that I haven't lost my temper but once this week.... That is a major accomplishment, and I haven't been angry but once this week... same day.  I know that is because I've given my life to GOD. 

GOD has answered two of my prayers this week, so if you doubt that GOD hears you, DON'T.  However you have to be willing to listen and to do what HE asks you to do, when you give your life to GOD.  I know this is a bunch of rambling, but my mind has been running 100mph today, even when I took a little nap, I dreamed in super fast speed.  HAHA!  Glad there wasn't any policemen in my dream... I might have a ticket!!  LOL.

Recovery meeting was awesome last night and my husband, Norman (For those who don't know his name) stood in front of the group again and shared, and made a joke, which I was part of... it was quite funny!  He told the group that anyone that needed to talk, could call the house and it didn't matter if it was 4 am.  He said, "My wife will answer the phone," and there was a 1000 laughs (okay so I exaggerate a little).  Then he said, "No really she always hears the phone and will answer and wake me up.  It's true.  I'm not a very deep sleeper. 

What prayers did GOD answer for me this week?  I will share one.  Since I quit working in corporate America, I haven't had any friends.  Oh I have email buddies, and people I talk to on Face book, but no one to call and say let's go to sonic, or want to go to the movies or anything like that.  So I've been praying that someone would come along.  Some one that was a christian, that shared the same beliefs, and that it would just seem inevitable that we were going to be friends.  Well it happened.  A young lady from church that I see almost every day asked me to become her prayer partner and we just hit it off!  We've been talking and sharing for awhile.  She is sooooo sweet!!!!!  Anyway, she was the answer to my prayer.  She is a great friend and I know we are going to be good friends for a long time. 

So let's see oh yeah, I was cleaning the auditorium today.  The baptistry has been filled going on three weeks now.  On Thursday, I went over and threw some bleach in it to kill anything growing (Just kidding), but we do have a cricket problem right now.  The little buggers are every where.  So today after I dusted the auditorium I went up into the baptistry to dip out crickets.  Well I got what I could reach by standing on the very top, no water.  However, some of the little buggers were in the middle.  So being a good Baptist, I took off my flip flips and walked down the first couple of steps.  Water just above my ankles and I was able to get a couple more.  However, the pump kicked on, and they started swirling out to the middle.  Now I wear shorts and a T-shirt to clean in, but I really didn't want to go swimming in the Baptistry.  So I took one more step down, water to my knees now and was able to get a couple more.  However, then I guess I swirled the water to much because on the filter, a couple that were stuck fell off. And went to the bottom.  As I stood there looking at the crickets, and the depth of the water, I realized that there was no way to get the rest without getting a little wet.  So I pulled my shorts up and took the next step down with my left foot.  The edge of my shorts still got wet.  I leaned over and now the left half of my shirt was wet, but I got 'em!!!  The little buggers did not get away.  SO I climbed out and looked and then I notice, one had swam to the other side.  I dried off, walk out of that side, went to the other side, unlocked the door, climbed the steps and he was floating towards the other side and was almost to the middle...... so back into the water I went...  LEANED WAY OUT!  Foot started to slide, but swiped him up in the net, and didn't get any wetter.... WHOA!!!!  Actually... it wasn't too bad, and I came home afterwards, but it was necessary since we are Baptizing 4 people on Sunday!!!!  I won't mind if I have to get a snorkel and wet suit and clean the baptistry for the rest of the year as long as God keeps leading new people to church and they keep accepting HIM as their Savior.  Can I get an AMEN???  AAAAAAMMMMMEEEENNNN!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Spoken Words

There are some words or phrases that if said from the speakers point of view is not bad, for the speaker's self esteem.  However if you are the receiver of such words it can be devastating to your well being and self esteem.  Think about them.  Have you ever said anything that was hurtful?  Have you ever thought about something you said only to realize it is too late to take it back?  It is said that the tongue is sharper than a two-edge sword, and that is very true.

I'm right.  You're wrong.
Smile.  Don't you know how to do anything but frown?
You are rude, crude and abrupt.  Try to be nice.
Why are you so bitter?
Grow up!
You are so negative!  You need an attitude adjustment.
Can't you do anything right?
That was a stupid mistake!
Did you think before you opened your mouth and inserted your foot?
Why can't you be more like your (sister, brother, or whoever)
What is wrong with you?  Are you just stupid?
Stop crying only a baby cries!

We all say things out of anger or in the heat of the moment or in the middle of what might be a crisis to one person.  Sometimes, we don't realize we have just hurt someone by what we said.  It may have all been an innocent remark.(Well maybe not).  Can you be the type of person that goes back and says, "I'm sorry.  I was angry and I didn't mean what I said, or that wasn't exactly what I meant?  I know some people don't like the word, "I'm sorry."  If that is you, then ask to be forgiven, use words that are not objectionable to you.  Although you are suppose to be sincere and mean it from your heart.  "I apologize" always sounded so cold to me, but you can say, "Please forgive" or "Can you forgive me". 

How do you apologize to God when you have done something wrong?  We are to treat each other like we want to be treated.  We are to love each other as Christ loves us.  Are you living that way? 

I hope this posts makes sense.  It has been weighing heavily on my mind since last week.  Mostly because I overheard someone say, "I'm right.  You're wrong."  That always bothers me.  It has taken me a long time to learn to admit when I'm wrong, but no one is right 100% of the time, and there has only been one perfect person to ever walk this earth.  He sits at the right hand of God.  Do you know Him?  Don't wait until it is too late, the alternative is not going to be pleasant.