I don’t know quite where to start telling this tale of a roller coaster the Good Lord put me on. I began my first year teaching in late August and there were days of wanting to vomit from the immense fear of failing to floating on cloud nine from having a day that went better than you had hoped like today! I love my kids…all of them. Some may be more challenging than others but I love and care for them and hope for the best for their futures. I already think of their futures and wonder how they will turn out and how I may impact that even in the slightest. I have a wonderful mentor in my team leader…without her I would surely be on the wrong path, or falling face down off the roller coaster. I have the most precious and wonderful co-workers in my grade level. Ms. G and Ms. K are wonderful examples to see them in action and I am hopeful I will one day be a seasoned teacher. They all give such loving advice. Let me say that again…they all advised in me loving and kind way. They lift me on days I feel down and guide me thru the deep dips and extreme curves as I have not been on a ride like this in my life.
I am so ever grateful to Jesus as He sent me to this school, team, and students. Every day is a new and exciting day. Some days are difficult but I learn so much about myself and the kids teach me more than they know.
Update on Munchkin: We still are waiting patiently for the govt. to move along with her court cases but with the new president in office it seems a 4 year old is a threat to our security! Don’t get me on this soapbox. We are hopeful that maybe next year will be the year we can call her “ours”. She is getting so big I can’t stop her growth even if I wanted to. She is talking more and more each day.
As for me I feel exhausted most days but it is the good kind if there is such a thing. I am so blessed and filled with joy as I watch the hand of God guide me along. I often think His timing is perfect but still wished I would have done this sooner.
Simply,
Me