Restored Heart

Fleeting Days

Teach us to number our days so that we may grow in wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) IntentionalOn PurposeDeliberatelyPurposely.PurposefullyWillfullyKnowinglyConsciouslyCalculatedly My peacepurposesanityspiritMy soulI guard themI fight for themThey matter ***Thanks for stopping by – Be intentional about what and who you allow to have a seat at your table. Only one life – soon it will pass.

Talk to Me

Writing Prompt- ‘What Topics do you like to discuss?’ I’ve never met a girl who doesn’t like to talk. We may choose our topics wisely but we love to talk. As we mature, I find my friends and I love to reminisce. Remembering our childhood sins is a great topic – like the one above.Continue reading “Talk to Me”

He Left

Yesterday one of my students came to class for the last time. He was with me for a few months but was now relocating. Truthfully, my heart hurts to see him go. He has been a light in my classroom- funny, insightful, helpful and passionate about learning. We had a ‘see-you’ later party and celebratedContinue reading “He Left”

Where I sit

This morning as I walked towards my classroom a student stopped me with an expression of pure joy. He had passed a test that was very important to him. I celebrated the moment with him and encouraged him to keep pursuing his goals. As I entered my room, I glanced at my chair. Immediately, IContinue reading “Where I sit”

Funny Feelings

I don’t always feel productive. Feelings are funny, unreliable things. They can’t be trusted. Productivity for me can best be measured by the outcomes. However, I get what is being asked. I teach in Adult Education, and I find it just as fulfilling as teaching K-12. Some days when my students have that ah-ah momentContinue reading “Funny Feelings”

I Smile

I’m sitting at my desk with a smile of gratitude on my face. Why? ‘I get paid to do what I was made to do’. What a privilege! It’s such a thing of beauty to watch the jagged edges of your life come together to form an amazing work of art. That’s something worth meditatingContinue reading “I Smile”

Note to That Girl

Dear Younger Me Baby girlDon’t pray away the processingEmbrace the refiner’s fireStay on the Potter’s wheelIt is a temporary painDance in the rainLet the drops bathe over your soulLight a candlerather than curse the darkDevelop a taste for both bitter and sweetAppreciate the prickly thingsThey too have streaks of beautyRise to the occasionChallenge your fearsJumpContinue reading “Note to That Girl”

Just Sit

Last night after one of my late classes, I sat in my car in the parking lot and just stared. The students were all gone and a few cars were there – maybe the security and custodial staff for the college. It was almost 9PM and I needed to sit for a minute. Am IContinue reading “Just Sit”

I Sleep

I discovered the art of going to sleep. I decided to rest from worrying. The entire landscape of my life’s journey has changed. Peace no longer evades me as I learned to stop trying to control the outcomes. I embraced my limitations and trusted the only One who knows all things. I gave Him latitudeContinue reading “I Sleep”

The Applause

Encouragement, reassurance and support are all good for the soul. They spur us on, especially in times of discouragement and negative self talk. However I’ve learned to be wary of how addicted I am to the applause of others. Their applause may stop and when it does – we can start to question who weContinue reading “The Applause”