A few more weeks and I walk away from the ’23-’24 school year clothed in my right mind. We lost some of our colleagues along the way, some quit, some had a hard year. As we end Teachers Appreciation Week in my neck of the woods, I salute my colleagues who stayed in the fightContinue reading “The Fire You Light”
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Triple Threat
Every now and then I’d hear someone say, ‘God has answered all my prayers.’ That has not been my story, but I think I understand what they’re saying.There are things we tend to prioritize in life as important. Having a good career, bills paid, a great family, kids who do ‘right’, someone to do lifeContinue reading “Triple Threat”
Without You
A man of God once echoed these words in Exodus33:15, “If You don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.” I think this is how I feel about my journey here on God’s green earth. I don’t claim to be that smart or even wise. Often I feel lost and need toContinue reading “Without You”
That Classroom
I saw this writing prompt awhile back and it made me smile. High school was a whole ‘classroom’ by itself. ‘Describe something you learned in High School’ Many of us from my high school class are still in touch. We attend birthday celebrations, weddings, funerals, and meet up just to meet. My high school wasContinue reading “That Classroom”
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”
Restored Hearts 