Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Back to School Blessings

Today was filled with many blessings....

Wearing new boots and new necklace that were gifts.
Wearing an old pair of Mom's earrings that had been packed away for 14+ years, but look and feel brand new after a good cleaning and remind me so much of her.
A smooth morning getting out the door and everyone to school happy & on time
A coworker holding the door for me as my hands were full
Hearing about everyone's break , where they went , how they spent their time and noticing how so many seem to have matured so much in just 2 wks.
Students teaching other students.
Catching up with Angie on phone.
Picking kids up and hearing about how great their day back was.
Kids taking showers and getting pjs on BEFORE supper.
Andrew making supper, with everyone else workings as a team to get it to the table.
Helping Shelby with math homework and Jerzy reading, and being amazed at their knowledge and skills that grow everyday.
Watching Last Man Standing with everyone and hearing their laughter. AND Jerzy saying this was the funniest one yet.

Two surprise blessings of the day....I got 2 total, random surprise visits from 2 very special former students. Loved hearing about the ups and downs of their first semester in college.I met both these young men on my first day of teaching 3+ years ago at LHS when they were 15. Today they are both almost 19 and I've been fortunate to witness their growth and change thru these important years. I'm honored and humbled that they take the time to come visit me and other special teachers.

Thank you Lord for all these blessings!!

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