School has started back!

Well...the teachers in my district have. I went back last Thursday. There were 2 days of long meetings. Worth it in many ways. I think it sets my mind on the truly important aspects of my job. I was very surprised on Thursday though. My principal is a tough cookie. He is a man of integrity and does a lot of deep reflecting. He doesn't do things without a lot of thought put behind it. He started last year giving out awards for the hard work people have done. He bases them on the 18 LIFESKILLS and 5 Lifelong Guidelines we teach. (Ask me later if you want to know what those are!) I was a recipient of an award this year. He began to describe the person--me, and when he said 1 thing in particular, I turned beet red! I was honored to be thought of. I doubted myself A LOT last year and what I was doing as a teacher! I seriously thought of changing professions. I don't often need praise for my hard work, but sometimes hearing from your boss that you are doing a good job and that I was a good hire makes all the difference in the world! My award was for displaying the LIFESKILL of truthfulness. I could go on and tell you why specifically that one, but it's a year long story and I KNOW you don't want to hear it! :)

So...the meetings...the lack of time in my classroom have been on my mind a lot. I would have worked this weekend (yes, that does happen at my school quite often!) but I decided to take the last weekend and enjoy my friends who came to visit and my in-laws. It was fun. Erik had his annual Fantasy Football League Draft. So we entertained family and friends. At 1 point Saturday, there were far too many men in my house! Kayte E., Erik's mom, and I left them in their glory. So....I am excited because I have started a Bible study on David. It's a Beth Moore study and I love her stuff! I believe God has been urging me to do a study and I decided He was right. as usual. I started A Heart Like His. I am very excited about where God will lead me on this. For a long time now I have not spent a lot of time with my heavenly Dad. I have heard of people who have stepped away from their walk for long periods of time. I never undestood that myself. But the last couple of years have been a "dry spell" for me. I was just like the people around me. I don't desire that any longer. Please pray for me as I journey along with Beth. I am not in a study with a group, but I splurged and bought the audio CD's of her teachings about the book itself. I look forward to it more than I can say! Until next time....