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Yes, His plans were hard to accept but every single day I woke up and asked him to give me joy before my feet hit the floor... and from that moment on I continued to talk to my God all day long. I prayed for my students as if they were my own children, I prayed for Ivy as she was at the sitters, I prayed for my marriage that we could make time for one another each evening, and I prayed that I could be all the things I am called to be without feeling overwhelmed. God gave me peace day after day. I found security in Him and I saw His blessings day in and day out as I did more than I thought I was capable of when He revealed His plans for my life. *
I was blessed with the best class that I have ever had! Seriously, I don't think there will ever be a class like them again... which is why I was so willing to move to second grade with them and keep them another year. They were sweet and maybe it's because I prayed over their little lives each day. I prayed that I would have patience with them and that they would be open to learn what I was teaching. I prayed that their families would support me in my decisions... and they are the greatest group of parents ever! I love those kids and their families and this time next year I will be posting the saddest goodbye ever :) But I hope to be prayerful of my students each year and know that God places them each in my care for a reason.*
I was blessed with being able to leave work and come home to my family without stress... on most days! I have to admit that there were times when report cards, conferences, and grad school assignments all came at once and I felt like I might bubble over. But I asked for help from my husband and I actively chose to use my time wisely.... and I did it all- without therapy!! :) Ivy would often ask about the kids at my school and I really believe that she sees the importance of what I do when I leave her each day. She is excited about the day when she gets to come to Mommy's school and I can't wait until she is there!*
I was blessed with getting pregnant... again.... and knowing that I am having a little princess... again! It was fun to share this news with my students and let them get excited each day that my belly grew :) I was once told that my belly grew from lunch to specials!! Hahaha it might have! I didn't have the perfect pregnancy at the beginning but through prayer I was able to survive- and only puke between the hours of 6:30-7:30 am and 5:00-9:00 pm! Too much information... I know but really do you see God working in that?*
Do you see how good God has been to me this year? I have accomplished so much more than I ever thought was possible because I trusted His plans for my life and I stopped trying to make my own plans. I am thankful for all that I learned about myself through accepting God's will for my life. I understand that it His plans for me to teach, so I don't feel like I am just going to do my job each day but it is His job! I loved going to work and felt what I was doing there was important. I loved coming home each day and felt what I did each evening was MORE important. I can do all the jobs Christ calls me to with His strength! *
Now summer is officially here and I get to relax and spend time with family and friends. But each day I am going to make it a point to start allowing God to shape my heart for next year. I know that I can't do anything without Him.
Now summer is officially here and I get to relax and spend time with family and friends. But each day I am going to make it a point to start allowing God to shape my heart for next year. I know that I can't do anything without Him.
