is about to get way more interesting and busy. This past week started the preplanning process at work and Wednesday is the first day of school for my students. Tripp begins preschool on Wednesday and I begin my masters work in just a couple of weeks. It's going to be insanely busy around here and I'm sure that blogging is going to fall to the wayside. I hope to still keep up with it on a fairly frequent basis, but I can't make any promises.
I'm excited about this school year. I have a lot of new ideas for organizational type things, procedures, etc. Those types of things really do make a school day run so much smoother, so I'm anxious to implement them and see how it goes. I've seen my roster, and honestly, it's going to be tough. I have some tough situations heading my way for the next 180 school days. But, God placed these children in my classroom for a specific reason, and I'm determined to show them Jesus in me every single day. I covered my desk with scripture and I will begin each day praying for guidance, wisdom, patience, and self-control.
Tripp beginning preschool gives me all sorts of mixed emotions....and it's only preschool. I have no clue how I will ever handle him going to Pre-K next year!?! How did he get so big? He is SO excited though. We ordered him a bookbag from Land's End with his name on it and he has worn it everywhere. He talks about school all the time and we are going to "meet the teacher" tomorrow. I'll most definitely take and post pictures of that!
Makinley will continue going to Mrs. Barbara's full time this year. I want to hold on to her being my "baby" for as long as possible, even if I am staring her second birthday in the face.
Efusjon business is still steadily growing. I now have 30 people in my downline in just 2 weeks. I'm anxious to see how it continues to grow in the days/months ahead.
Dear Jesus, You alone know exactly what the next year holds. You know my fears and concerns. Father, I pray for my students. God, you have placed each and every one of them with me for a specific reason. Let me be the exact teacher You would have me be. I pray that they see You in my every word and action. Be with Tripp. These are the days that I pray for his protection even more. It feels as if I am sending him out into the "big, bad world" for the first time. Protect him, Father, physically, emotionally, and mentally. I can't shield him from hurt forever, as much as I want to, and I know beginning school opens the door for some hurt. I pray he makes new friends and I pray he learns about You every single day. Above all, with each day that passes, let our family grow to love You and know You more!
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What grade do you teach? My sister is a 2nd grade teacher in Douglasville, so I am aware of the struggles you face as a teacher. I pray that your school year is wonderful and that you will touch these children's lives in unimaginable ways. You are doing a job that I myself could never do. And for that, I am thankful to you and to all of the other teachers out there. I am wishing you a wonderful and successful school year!
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