Oh Hillary. You have such deep thoughts. This year I have had so much time alone – far
more than I ever would have desired. I started a new teaching job in July and
since it is a year-around schedule (only this year) I have had several three or
four week breaks throughout the year. I
think that those periods of rest have been good, but they have also shown me
some versions of myself that are slightly unpleasant. During the “crazy times” when I am teaching
and flying around – life is like a merry-go-round. When it finally stops I start to analyze the
person that I was showing to the world. I desperately want my students to feel
valued – through my words, actions, and unspoken looks. I know that so many times I try to do all
this on my own and come to the end of my day even more frustrated.
So, I think that now I realize that I cannot “save” my students,
but I can pray for them, ask the Holy Spirit to speak through me and use me,
and that I need to keep doing things that feed and revitalize my spirit – like running,
reading spiritual books, and drawing.
Then I have to let God make up the rest. Because, it is only through God
that I can truly bless others.
Blessings - Jenny
Jenny, I prayed for you last night. I know today is a big day for you with your testing at school starting. Praying that your kids remember everything you taught them but most of all that they remember your love, the love of Jesus flowing through you telling them they are smart, kind and important:).
ReplyDeletePs. Lis and Jen, Jenny ran a half marathon this weekend. Yeah!!! Jenny!