Blessing #174 Wednesday October 27, 2010
Well, its official. I'm definitely pregnant, and I can't even try to forget! Little Henslee is moving so often now. I feel the occasional thump or bump, but mostly it is that wonderful feeling of tickles--and everytime, I stop what I'm doing long enough to shriek with delight (well, when I'm teaching, I try to stifle the shriek, but it is hard!) Honestly, I forgot how much I love to do this--I am made for it! I feel like I'm assisting with a miracle, and that is fabulous!
Blessing #175, Thursday October 28, 2010
Last night I got to see one of my oldest friends, Georgia. She works in Athens now, and we arranged to meet for dinner at DePamla's (best food on planet, fyi). It was so fun to catch up and laugh-there is a lot to be said for history, and we have a ton of it. She knew me when my peers called me "Bird Legs", played basketball with me, and heard me anguish over the typical trials of teen hood. All of the time we've spent together-and all the shard experiences, make it such that we spend very little time explaining ourselves to each other--we just understand. That kind of friendship is such a gift, and I'm thankful for it!
In others news, I got the letters done, Chip's party scheduled, Aurora signed up to attend Katie's tea party, and got my picture made by the paper...so today when I finish the budget and ordering, I will be able to focus all of my energy (at school anyway) on teaching and grading. So, I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This afternoon I'm taking the kids to the Dr. to get their flu vaccines, and I'm at once anxious about the tears I'll be facing and thrilled that I have access to preventive care. Thank God that my children aren't dying of diseases like measles, tetanus, or polio. Sure, I have lots of worries as a mom, but I'm so glad those aren't among them.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Fall Madness....
It's October....and it is crazy! We've had Homecoming at school. Halloween is right around the corner. Katie has just turned 5, and we celebrated with a family party last weekend. We have a tea party with her friends coming up on Saturday, after I work with Interact club in the morning to raise funds for Stop Hunger Now (which I will be doing while Trey takes Chip to work with a client and then to his soccer game). On Sunday we have Sunday school and church, a Halloween party in the neighborhood, and then trick or treating. Next week, Trey and I head to Minneapolis for the NABT conference, and when we come back we will be full speed ahead working on Chip's birthday parties, Thanksgiving, and finals.
I have to write 3 more letters of recommendation for students ASAP, get my plans ready for the sub for my trip, and look lovely tomorrow as the paper is coming to take pictures in my class. Looking lovely requires wearing clothes that fit and match...which is tricky right now. Oh, but there is still a lot to be thankful for!
Blessing #171 October 24, 2010
Wild fun at the farm! Today we met everyone out in Washington to celebrate Katie's 5th birthday. Where does the time go? The best part about the farm is that the kids can run without running out of room. That's exactly what they did! Today I am thankful that our family has that place to gather--and that as busy as we all are, we took time out to make sure Katie knows we love her. Check out this adorable photo of Katie and Chip....seems like yesterday I was bringing her home from the hospital.
Blessing #172, October 25, 2010
I stole away to Katie's classroom today, and took donuts as her birthday snack. I can't lie, it was a major inconvenience in a day that was already hectic. But it was so worth it. That girl lit up like the 4th of July when her Mom came to visit her classroom. It really looked as if she might turn inside out with excitement. I got to see her be the "Super Spartan", and she sat in my lap for the pre-snack story and blessing. I don't know why I feel guilty about taking time to do Mom stuff--or even the slightest bit put out, becuase it ends up paying me back 100 fold....that light of that smile will take me through the dark spots.
Blessing #173, October 26, 2010
I had left over vegetable soup today for lunch. My Mom made a crock pot full for Katie's party at the farm, and I got to take some home. I can't explain it, but it was like I was getting a Mom hug right in the middle of a crazy day. I keep thinking it is going to slow down, but so far no sign. I'm just working as fast and hard as I can, but there don't seem to be enough hours in the day for me to work, play with the kids, exercise, and sleep. I know, I know--there is going to be more of this as little Henslee makes her debut. Anyway, smelling and then tasting that soup was just about as good as hearing Mom tell me, "I'm so proud of you" and "Don't forget to take care of Chip's and Katie's Mom" all at once. It was just what I needed to get back at it.
I have to write 3 more letters of recommendation for students ASAP, get my plans ready for the sub for my trip, and look lovely tomorrow as the paper is coming to take pictures in my class. Looking lovely requires wearing clothes that fit and match...which is tricky right now. Oh, but there is still a lot to be thankful for!
Blessing #171 October 24, 2010
Blessing #172, October 25, 2010
Blessing #173, October 26, 2010
I had left over vegetable soup today for lunch. My Mom made a crock pot full for Katie's party at the farm, and I got to take some home. I can't explain it, but it was like I was getting a Mom hug right in the middle of a crazy day. I keep thinking it is going to slow down, but so far no sign. I'm just working as fast and hard as I can, but there don't seem to be enough hours in the day for me to work, play with the kids, exercise, and sleep. I know, I know--there is going to be more of this as little Henslee makes her debut. Anyway, smelling and then tasting that soup was just about as good as hearing Mom tell me, "I'm so proud of you" and "Don't forget to take care of Chip's and Katie's Mom" all at once. It was just what I needed to get back at it.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Mom, I'm here!!!
Yes, I'm still here. I feel like the last 3 weeks at my work have been the craziest ever. I go strong all day--starting at 5:30, but then I crash when I get home. I have been in bed by 8:30 most nights, and it is just unavoidable. There are a few minutes after my head hits the pillow that I actually get to remember I'm pregnant with a precious little girl, but then I'm out like a light. Anyway, I've been having lots of great moments--little blessings, and thinking, "I'll blog about that!" I just haven't been able to stay awake long enough to get it done at home, and at school I've been full throttle, with no opportunity to steal away and type a blessing. So the dates for these, who knows? But I'll try to keep them in order.....and get through 3 or 4 before I crash!
And even if it is my Mom, isn't it great that I got an email asking me where my blogs have gone??
Blessing #167 Sometime since my last one....
Katie announces before she heads up to bed that she is going to fix hot tea for me and for Daddy to drink on the couch, and then we can "be in love together." Chip chimes in with, "No, Katie, for them to be in love we have to set the candles on fire!" So, Trey and I turn the lights down, light a candle, and have pretend tea in teensy procelain cups on the sofa. I say, "OK, can we be in love now?" and Katie replies, "Not until I get in the middle!" Chip says, "then I get a turn in the middle!" These children are hilarious--and happy that their parents love each other. I'm pretty happy about it too. Thank God for my husband and for this precious family.
Blessing #168 Sometime since my last one....
Trey just works all the time. He has become quite in demand for personal training, plus he's still working full time at Physical Therapy, serving on the sidelines for Academy football, coaching Chip's soccer team, and staying busy as a deacon at our church. I'm not complaining--I'm proud of him and thankful. Somehow he manages to do all of this while maintaining his fitness level and even training for a 1/2 marathon. I am floored that he still comes home and plays with the children. They run to him, squealing with delight--he squeezes them, wrestles with them, and laughs with them in a way I don't. Especially with him working all the time, I'm kind of old hat...plus I'm always fixing a meal, packing a backpack, wiping the milk mustache, asking them to wash up or clean up their mess. Oh, sure, I delight in my children and squeeze them and cuddle them, but what they have with Daddy is different and important. It is a blessing to watch him be a Daddy, and a blessing to be having another of his babies.
Blessing #169 Sometime since my last one....
Remember that award I won? It's the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award of Georgia for 2010 and it is awarded by the National Association of Biology Teachers. Anyway, I was recognized in chapel. When the headmaster called me down to the front, my advisees jumped up with me and started a standing ovation. It gave me chill bumps that they would do that for me. And it got me thinking....I'm lucky to work with these amazing students, and I'm so blessed to work at a school where I can aim to be Outstanding. I'm expected to be fabulous, but I'm supported in my efforts. I'm allowed to be creative, I am surrounded by Oustanding faculty, and the administration and parents work with me instead of against me. I guess I'm saying that I'm a good teacher, but being here has allowed me to take my teaching to a whole new level. I walked away from a few offers to teach at Athens Academy, and it was such a good decision. I'm right where I'm supposed to be, and that feels good.
Blessing #170 October 15, 2010
What a day! My parents and Peter and Berry Rice came for Grandparents day. The Pre School and Lower School each presented a program. The songs were precious! I got to steal away and see the first few minutes of each group's program, but the best part wasn't even set to music. When first Katie, and then Chip, looked up and found their Grandparents and Special Friends in the audience, they lit up like Christmas trees! If only we could bottle that look so full of excitement and joy. I mean, they knew they were going to have company, but they still smiled and wiggled as if they were surprised to see people they know and love in the audience. They got to show off their classrooms, visit the book fair (ahem, they came out with 5 books each!), eat a special lunch off campus, and delight in the love their families have for them. There just isn't anything you can do for this mother that is better or more meaningful than loving my children and making them feel special. What a blessing that my children are surrounded by love!
And even if it is my Mom, isn't it great that I got an email asking me where my blogs have gone??
Blessing #167 Sometime since my last one....
Katie announces before she heads up to bed that she is going to fix hot tea for me and for Daddy to drink on the couch, and then we can "be in love together." Chip chimes in with, "No, Katie, for them to be in love we have to set the candles on fire!" So, Trey and I turn the lights down, light a candle, and have pretend tea in teensy procelain cups on the sofa. I say, "OK, can we be in love now?" and Katie replies, "Not until I get in the middle!" Chip says, "then I get a turn in the middle!" These children are hilarious--and happy that their parents love each other. I'm pretty happy about it too. Thank God for my husband and for this precious family.
Blessing #168 Sometime since my last one....
Trey just works all the time. He has become quite in demand for personal training, plus he's still working full time at Physical Therapy, serving on the sidelines for Academy football, coaching Chip's soccer team, and staying busy as a deacon at our church. I'm not complaining--I'm proud of him and thankful. Somehow he manages to do all of this while maintaining his fitness level and even training for a 1/2 marathon. I am floored that he still comes home and plays with the children. They run to him, squealing with delight--he squeezes them, wrestles with them, and laughs with them in a way I don't. Especially with him working all the time, I'm kind of old hat...plus I'm always fixing a meal, packing a backpack, wiping the milk mustache, asking them to wash up or clean up their mess. Oh, sure, I delight in my children and squeeze them and cuddle them, but what they have with Daddy is different and important. It is a blessing to watch him be a Daddy, and a blessing to be having another of his babies.
Blessing #169 Sometime since my last one....
Remember that award I won? It's the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award of Georgia for 2010 and it is awarded by the National Association of Biology Teachers. Anyway, I was recognized in chapel. When the headmaster called me down to the front, my advisees jumped up with me and started a standing ovation. It gave me chill bumps that they would do that for me. And it got me thinking....I'm lucky to work with these amazing students, and I'm so blessed to work at a school where I can aim to be Outstanding. I'm expected to be fabulous, but I'm supported in my efforts. I'm allowed to be creative, I am surrounded by Oustanding faculty, and the administration and parents work with me instead of against me. I guess I'm saying that I'm a good teacher, but being here has allowed me to take my teaching to a whole new level. I walked away from a few offers to teach at Athens Academy, and it was such a good decision. I'm right where I'm supposed to be, and that feels good.
Blessing #170 October 15, 2010
What a day! My parents and Peter and Berry Rice came for Grandparents day. The Pre School and Lower School each presented a program. The songs were precious! I got to steal away and see the first few minutes of each group's program, but the best part wasn't even set to music. When first Katie, and then Chip, looked up and found their Grandparents and Special Friends in the audience, they lit up like Christmas trees! If only we could bottle that look so full of excitement and joy. I mean, they knew they were going to have company, but they still smiled and wiggled as if they were surprised to see people they know and love in the audience. They got to show off their classrooms, visit the book fair (ahem, they came out with 5 books each!), eat a special lunch off campus, and delight in the love their families have for them. There just isn't anything you can do for this mother that is better or more meaningful than loving my children and making them feel special. What a blessing that my children are surrounded by love!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Bringing Blessings Back
October 7, 2010, Blessing #162
Liberia. That was next country. Literally right after I finished writing about our marvelous opportunities to interact with other countries, I walked across campus to a chapel featuring a Liberian pastor talk about his country post civil war. It reminded me that after the earthquake in Haiti, when countries were rushing to offer aid, the government of Liberia sent $50K. I'm weak at best on foreign policies, but I'm pretty confident that Liberia couldn't afford to give that money. This is an example of the widow's mite--on a national scale. I'm thankful for the example set by the Liberians.
October 8, 2010, Blessing #163
A rare date night--made doubly special b/c we went to hear music with my friend, Julie, and my sister and her husband. I don't remember the last time I was out until after midnight. We heard great music, snacked on great food, and laughed a ton. I am so thankful that Trey and I could pay for tickets and a sitter, that we had fun folks to spend time with, and that we made it home safe. As fun as it was, I don't believe I will be staying out that late again for a while.
October 9, 2010 Blessing #164
This was a normal Saturday. Some mom stuff, some teacher stuff, and some family stuff. Trey is working all the time-and then spent the last half of the day selling pumpkins at the church. I was so exhausted from date night, it made it hard to find the blessing, but here I go. I got to watch my son play soccer and then got to see our volley ball team clinch the Area Championship. We did squeeze in lunch with Daddy, and a nap. I got a lot of stuff marked off my list, loved watching the kids shine, and loved curling up for snooze. So, it was normal, but it is great that normal for me means good.
October 10, 2010 Blessing #165
I took the kids to Sunday school and church, then to lunch at DePalma's. I had to hit Motherhood to get some pants that fit-then Target for invitations to Katie's party. I hate to shop. I know lots of folks who live for it....but I'm just not one of those folks. However, I am a person who loves to get the little necessary stuff done, and I've been putting off shopping because I hate it and I couldn't afford to buy anything. So, I am so happy that we managed to save a little money to get me over the prego wardrobe crisis and that I get to wear pants that fit to work. Having that little shopping trip off my list feels good.
October 11, 2010 Blessing #166
Faculty development day.....I am thankful for my department. We had a great time in a workshop this morning, then kept on having fun at lunch in Watkinsville. I am so lucky to work with people I enjoy. I imagine the days would seem much longer if that wasn't the case. Oh, it's not perfect, but we laugh together and learn from each other and it's fabulous. Oh, and I'm reading a new book! It is a fabulous. Recommended to me by a colleague from Humanities and great anecdotes about intersection between history and science.
Liberia. That was next country. Literally right after I finished writing about our marvelous opportunities to interact with other countries, I walked across campus to a chapel featuring a Liberian pastor talk about his country post civil war. It reminded me that after the earthquake in Haiti, when countries were rushing to offer aid, the government of Liberia sent $50K. I'm weak at best on foreign policies, but I'm pretty confident that Liberia couldn't afford to give that money. This is an example of the widow's mite--on a national scale. I'm thankful for the example set by the Liberians.
October 8, 2010, Blessing #163
A rare date night--made doubly special b/c we went to hear music with my friend, Julie, and my sister and her husband. I don't remember the last time I was out until after midnight. We heard great music, snacked on great food, and laughed a ton. I am so thankful that Trey and I could pay for tickets and a sitter, that we had fun folks to spend time with, and that we made it home safe. As fun as it was, I don't believe I will be staying out that late again for a while.
October 9, 2010 Blessing #164
This was a normal Saturday. Some mom stuff, some teacher stuff, and some family stuff. Trey is working all the time-and then spent the last half of the day selling pumpkins at the church. I was so exhausted from date night, it made it hard to find the blessing, but here I go. I got to watch my son play soccer and then got to see our volley ball team clinch the Area Championship. We did squeeze in lunch with Daddy, and a nap. I got a lot of stuff marked off my list, loved watching the kids shine, and loved curling up for snooze. So, it was normal, but it is great that normal for me means good.
October 10, 2010 Blessing #165
I took the kids to Sunday school and church, then to lunch at DePalma's. I had to hit Motherhood to get some pants that fit-then Target for invitations to Katie's party. I hate to shop. I know lots of folks who live for it....but I'm just not one of those folks. However, I am a person who loves to get the little necessary stuff done, and I've been putting off shopping because I hate it and I couldn't afford to buy anything. So, I am so happy that we managed to save a little money to get me over the prego wardrobe crisis and that I get to wear pants that fit to work. Having that little shopping trip off my list feels good.
October 11, 2010 Blessing #166
Faculty development day.....I am thankful for my department. We had a great time in a workshop this morning, then kept on having fun at lunch in Watkinsville. I am so lucky to work with people I enjoy. I imagine the days would seem much longer if that wasn't the case. Oh, it's not perfect, but we laugh together and learn from each other and it's fabulous. Oh, and I'm reading a new book! It is a fabulous. Recommended to me by a colleague from Humanities and great anecdotes about intersection between history and science.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
I haven't forgotten--
I am as lucky as they come. Despite the craziness of the last several days, I know I am fortunate--and I have been counting blessings. Because of this exercise, I don't think I will ever stop looking for the blessing in each moment. However, finding the time to sit and report on them lately has been impossible. But here we go:
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Blessing #157
I did get up at 5 and headed to Kroger to buy team snack. Then off to Oakwood, GA for the District 6910 Interact Leads conference with 5 fabulous Interact members in tow. I realized as I was loading up my car that I had locked my school keys in the faculty bathroom at work. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal--but I left my classroom on Friday planning to come back and pick up stacks of papers that had to be graded before I submitted progress report grades and comments due Tuesday morning at 8am. The result? I was forced to live in the moment and leave the papers at school to be dealt with Monday morning.
We had a great time at the conference, heard several wonderful speakers, and came back fired up about adding service projects to our club's already packed agenda. Oh, sure, I was pooped.....I had to miss my son's soccer game, and precious moments with my husband who is never home now that he has started this Personal Training Business--but it was good work and good times with precious children who lie awake thinking of ways to make the world better.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 Blessing #158
Trey and Chip headed to our church, Milledge Avenue, for Sunday School and to unload the semi full of pumpkins. They are selling pumpkins off the front lawn, and this year proceeds will benefit two organizations I believe in; Interfaith Hospitality Network and Bethlehem Ministry. The former helps newly homeless families land on their feet and the latter is the group we work with in Haiti.
While Daddy and son were doing service together (I just got chills) Katie, Jake, and I loaded up the ginormous (not a word but should be) Ford Excursion and headed to the farm to celebrate Dad's birthday. My mom and all of my sisters were there--and my Grandmommy. We laughed and dreamed and caught up with each other. The youngest baby, Miles, commanded lots of attention and I got to snuggle him and get excited all over again about a new baby coming into our home. Oh, yes, I am still forgetting on a regular basis that I am pregnant.....I mean I have to wear different clothes, but other than that I feel so great and am so busy I have no time to think about it except the few minutes before I drift off to sleep.
So the blessing for this day? Family, love, and laughter.....I wouldn't trade my big, crazy family for the world!
Monday, October 4, 2010 Blessing #159
Today I had to meet the stack of papers head on. I jumped out of bed focused on getting everyone dressed, fed, and out of the house early. I was feeling remarkable in my abilities at multitasking and prioritizing. And then, Katie threw up in her bed after a coughing fit at 6:45 in the morning. Suddenly all bets were off. Thank God, Trey agreed to stay home with her, and I was able to get Chip and I to school almost early. The real blessing? When I got home, Trey had put away all the clothes, had been to the bank, was fixing supper, and asked me to go on a family walk after we ate. Oh, yes, and Katie felt much better. It was just the little bump I needed after a crazy day full of meetings and deadlines....What a man!
Tuesday October 5, 2010 Blessing #160
We have just said goodbye to Italians on campus. Then we saw an amazing performance by the Brazilian Youth Strings Orchestra-I was moved to tears! Today in the middle of a very busy class an army-sized group of Singaporians (sp?) strolled into my classroom to take pictures, video, and notes. I wasn't having the kind of day that I felt was worthy of photos, but nonetheless they were thrilled with their experience in my classroom and each one hugged me as they left. I wonder which country will be here tomorrow? But seriously, it is tremendous that our students and our faculty are able to have these types of interactions. Except that I will busy delivering a baby, I was all set to head to China in March with a group of Academy students. We are in a world where international travel should be pre-req for college and maybe even high school graduation. I am thrilled to be in a school that makes these types of opportunities available.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Blessing #161
You can't make this up. I was just sitting at my computer thrilled to be catching up on my blessings--and my printer spontaneously spit out a sheet of paper with a string of smiley faces-and nothing else-on it. Fitting, because my headache that has been with me for several weeks seems better (not gone, but I'll take it) this morning, baby is tap dancing while I drink hot tea, and by some miracle I was able to turn grades in yesterday on time. The weather is cool and brisk--I'm wearing the cutest outfit ever donated by my sister, Melanie, and life is just plain good. I used to worry about when the downhill was coming....but now I'm just going to enjoy the blessing.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Blessing #157
I did get up at 5 and headed to Kroger to buy team snack. Then off to Oakwood, GA for the District 6910 Interact Leads conference with 5 fabulous Interact members in tow. I realized as I was loading up my car that I had locked my school keys in the faculty bathroom at work. Normally, that wouldn't be a big deal--but I left my classroom on Friday planning to come back and pick up stacks of papers that had to be graded before I submitted progress report grades and comments due Tuesday morning at 8am. The result? I was forced to live in the moment and leave the papers at school to be dealt with Monday morning.
We had a great time at the conference, heard several wonderful speakers, and came back fired up about adding service projects to our club's already packed agenda. Oh, sure, I was pooped.....I had to miss my son's soccer game, and precious moments with my husband who is never home now that he has started this Personal Training Business--but it was good work and good times with precious children who lie awake thinking of ways to make the world better.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 Blessing #158
Trey and Chip headed to our church, Milledge Avenue, for Sunday School and to unload the semi full of pumpkins. They are selling pumpkins off the front lawn, and this year proceeds will benefit two organizations I believe in; Interfaith Hospitality Network and Bethlehem Ministry. The former helps newly homeless families land on their feet and the latter is the group we work with in Haiti.
While Daddy and son were doing service together (I just got chills) Katie, Jake, and I loaded up the ginormous (not a word but should be) Ford Excursion and headed to the farm to celebrate Dad's birthday. My mom and all of my sisters were there--and my Grandmommy. We laughed and dreamed and caught up with each other. The youngest baby, Miles, commanded lots of attention and I got to snuggle him and get excited all over again about a new baby coming into our home. Oh, yes, I am still forgetting on a regular basis that I am pregnant.....I mean I have to wear different clothes, but other than that I feel so great and am so busy I have no time to think about it except the few minutes before I drift off to sleep.
So the blessing for this day? Family, love, and laughter.....I wouldn't trade my big, crazy family for the world!
Monday, October 4, 2010 Blessing #159
Today I had to meet the stack of papers head on. I jumped out of bed focused on getting everyone dressed, fed, and out of the house early. I was feeling remarkable in my abilities at multitasking and prioritizing. And then, Katie threw up in her bed after a coughing fit at 6:45 in the morning. Suddenly all bets were off. Thank God, Trey agreed to stay home with her, and I was able to get Chip and I to school almost early. The real blessing? When I got home, Trey had put away all the clothes, had been to the bank, was fixing supper, and asked me to go on a family walk after we ate. Oh, yes, and Katie felt much better. It was just the little bump I needed after a crazy day full of meetings and deadlines....What a man!
Tuesday October 5, 2010 Blessing #160
We have just said goodbye to Italians on campus. Then we saw an amazing performance by the Brazilian Youth Strings Orchestra-I was moved to tears! Today in the middle of a very busy class an army-sized group of Singaporians (sp?) strolled into my classroom to take pictures, video, and notes. I wasn't having the kind of day that I felt was worthy of photos, but nonetheless they were thrilled with their experience in my classroom and each one hugged me as they left. I wonder which country will be here tomorrow? But seriously, it is tremendous that our students and our faculty are able to have these types of interactions. Except that I will busy delivering a baby, I was all set to head to China in March with a group of Academy students. We are in a world where international travel should be pre-req for college and maybe even high school graduation. I am thrilled to be in a school that makes these types of opportunities available.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Blessing #161
You can't make this up. I was just sitting at my computer thrilled to be catching up on my blessings--and my printer spontaneously spit out a sheet of paper with a string of smiley faces-and nothing else-on it. Fitting, because my headache that has been with me for several weeks seems better (not gone, but I'll take it) this morning, baby is tap dancing while I drink hot tea, and by some miracle I was able to turn grades in yesterday on time. The weather is cool and brisk--I'm wearing the cutest outfit ever donated by my sister, Melanie, and life is just plain good. I used to worry about when the downhill was coming....but now I'm just going to enjoy the blessing.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Triple Thanks
Wednesday September 29, 2010 Blessing #154
Wednesdays are always busy at work. 3 of my planning periods dropped today, so, I pretty much taught or supervised students every second. I love it--but it makes me tired. Today, though, I had Interact officers in my lab off and on all day--coming in to pack shoeboxes for St. Bart's in Haiti. It is wonderful to see young people eager to help and leading others down the same path. There is nothing easy about teaching--but very little could be this rewarding. I look at these kids (and my own) and I realize that there is so much good in the world. I don't know why people don't notice it and talk about it more....but it is there.
Thursday September 30, 2010 Blessing #155
Happy Birthday, Daddy. Let's see....from him I learned how a man should behave with the woman he loves, and because of him found such a man. From him I heard how precious and capable I was until I had no choice but to believe it. From him I learned that worthwhile things are hard but worth it, that integrity is worth preserving, and that life isn't easy but it is good. I learned that the ultimate power on the planet is Love and that it comes from God. I could write for hours about all the gifts in my life that have come from my Dad. But, suffice it to say that he is, has always been, and will always be a tremendous blessing in my life. Thank God for my Daddy.
Friday, October 1, 2010 Blessing #156
There aren't really words for today. I tried to wear my Spartan polo on last time and found it left me with "spare tire" look. By the time I realized it there was no time to change. I want to be at the football game tonight, but Chip is fighting a nasty cough, Katie is congested, and Trey convinced me it wasn't the best idea. Of course, he's there on the sideline, and this makes the 5th day in a row he's worked more than 12 hours. I leave Athens in the morning at 7am to take students to an Interact conference, and that means Trey will be solo getting the kids to Chip's soccer game and my job is to get to the store and get team snack before I leave. The kids and I are so beat, I will probably wake up and run to Kroger at 5am. Grades and comments are due on Tuesday morning at 8, and pretty much every moment of this weekend is already spoken for. But, the blessing....hmmmm, well, I love my work, I love my family, I love being pregnant (even though I keep forgetting) and I love that Trey and I are in this craziness together.
Wednesdays are always busy at work. 3 of my planning periods dropped today, so, I pretty much taught or supervised students every second. I love it--but it makes me tired. Today, though, I had Interact officers in my lab off and on all day--coming in to pack shoeboxes for St. Bart's in Haiti. It is wonderful to see young people eager to help and leading others down the same path. There is nothing easy about teaching--but very little could be this rewarding. I look at these kids (and my own) and I realize that there is so much good in the world. I don't know why people don't notice it and talk about it more....but it is there.
Thursday September 30, 2010 Blessing #155
Happy Birthday, Daddy. Let's see....from him I learned how a man should behave with the woman he loves, and because of him found such a man. From him I heard how precious and capable I was until I had no choice but to believe it. From him I learned that worthwhile things are hard but worth it, that integrity is worth preserving, and that life isn't easy but it is good. I learned that the ultimate power on the planet is Love and that it comes from God. I could write for hours about all the gifts in my life that have come from my Dad. But, suffice it to say that he is, has always been, and will always be a tremendous blessing in my life. Thank God for my Daddy.
Friday, October 1, 2010 Blessing #156
There aren't really words for today. I tried to wear my Spartan polo on last time and found it left me with "spare tire" look. By the time I realized it there was no time to change. I want to be at the football game tonight, but Chip is fighting a nasty cough, Katie is congested, and Trey convinced me it wasn't the best idea. Of course, he's there on the sideline, and this makes the 5th day in a row he's worked more than 12 hours. I leave Athens in the morning at 7am to take students to an Interact conference, and that means Trey will be solo getting the kids to Chip's soccer game and my job is to get to the store and get team snack before I leave. The kids and I are so beat, I will probably wake up and run to Kroger at 5am. Grades and comments are due on Tuesday morning at 8, and pretty much every moment of this weekend is already spoken for. But, the blessing....hmmmm, well, I love my work, I love my family, I love being pregnant (even though I keep forgetting) and I love that Trey and I are in this craziness together.
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