Well I'm taking a final tomorrow and I will have completed my first year of Graduate School! I can't believe how fast it has gone by. I only have a two week break and I'll start summer courses, but luckily, I think all three will be online courses! Then one year from now, God willing, I will have my MASTER's! Then to decide whether to continew for my EDS. Anyway, I must say I'm quiet proud of myself, because never in a million years would I thought I would do so much school. Two bacc degrees, and now a Masters.
Other news, things are crazy as usual. I'm missing my little rugrats. I haven't seen my nieces and nephews in over two months and that seems like eternity!!! Hopefully I'll get to see them this month. This time of year always gets so busy. I'm ready for summer and hopefully to have a little down and be able to do more things.
I'm about to head to church now, just had a few minutes so thought I'd post. Our church is in the healing process after what some people would call a 'split.' However, I feel God's working diligently in our church and it is so awesome to see God's people to come together like we have. It's been a long time since I've looked forward to going to my church and I do now. Still a long way for us to go, but we'll get there.
Me and my angels
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Why go to Church?
I don't go to church to "be on a certain side." I don't go to church because that's what you are suppose to do. I go to church to praise and worship God. If I'm not going to be their for that reason, then I won't go. It's just a big of sin to be their for the wrong reason than not to go at all.
That said. I do have my thoughts about what has been happening in my church; however, for the most part I've kept them to myself. I help lead the youth in my church and that is such a age where there faith can be shaken in many ways. I prayed that God would direct me on how to answer their questions because this is not something I wanted to talk with them about. I truly believe He did; however, we have to remember they are YOUTH not GROWN ADULTS! Emotions are emotions and when we are upset, mad, heartbroken, a lot of times we may not think before we speak and we may form opinions that are not fully founded. Yet, this goes for everyone; youth and adults, that's why I heavily encouraged all my girls to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.
I have been praying continuosly for the situation at our church because it is very heartbreaking to me. I have had very strong opinions (that I've shared with NOONE at church), and I've had a difficult time with a lot of things, but I've been praying for God's guidance and intervention. I made one comment on a fb post that said "me too" to a status that said "I'm struggling to believe what I witnessed today to be true." I commented on that, bc I was struggling to believe it to be true, I was praying about it though, that God would shed some light for me. Yet, with that one statement, I walked into church Wednesday night and one of my long time friends would not look at me or speak to me. He also defriended me on facebook, along with his wife, and another person. I mean really? Are you that petty? Oh well, this makes me sad for you all.
I know in my heart of hearts that I am right with God and where I need to be. I have no regrets about any decisions I've made or anything else. I will continue to pray and look to my God for His direction and will for my life.
That said. I do have my thoughts about what has been happening in my church; however, for the most part I've kept them to myself. I help lead the youth in my church and that is such a age where there faith can be shaken in many ways. I prayed that God would direct me on how to answer their questions because this is not something I wanted to talk with them about. I truly believe He did; however, we have to remember they are YOUTH not GROWN ADULTS! Emotions are emotions and when we are upset, mad, heartbroken, a lot of times we may not think before we speak and we may form opinions that are not fully founded. Yet, this goes for everyone; youth and adults, that's why I heavily encouraged all my girls to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY.
I have been praying continuosly for the situation at our church because it is very heartbreaking to me. I have had very strong opinions (that I've shared with NOONE at church), and I've had a difficult time with a lot of things, but I've been praying for God's guidance and intervention. I made one comment on a fb post that said "me too" to a status that said "I'm struggling to believe what I witnessed today to be true." I commented on that, bc I was struggling to believe it to be true, I was praying about it though, that God would shed some light for me. Yet, with that one statement, I walked into church Wednesday night and one of my long time friends would not look at me or speak to me. He also defriended me on facebook, along with his wife, and another person. I mean really? Are you that petty? Oh well, this makes me sad for you all.
I know in my heart of hearts that I am right with God and where I need to be. I have no regrets about any decisions I've made or anything else. I will continue to pray and look to my God for His direction and will for my life.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Busy Life
School, work, school, work, school, work..... basically why I haven't written anything in a while. Although, I've thought for the last week about getting on here, but I still haven't. Life just gets so crazy and then when I want to write I ramble!!!
I swear though, I feel like my family can't catch a freaking break!!! Awgh, everytime I turn around someone is getting sick or hit with bad news. I mean really, really, really???? Then, I know I should think "really" and all the other thoughts going through my OCD brain bc I know there is a reason for everything and I need to rely on my Faith and God, but honestly sometimes it's just so hard. Yet, if I didn't have faith or God, then man would I be in a looney bin! I just don't see how non-Christians survive this crazy world. I struggle and I have a Solid Rock to stand on!
Anyway, please pray for my family and all the sickness and catastrophes that seem to be thrown our way.
I swear though, I feel like my family can't catch a freaking break!!! Awgh, everytime I turn around someone is getting sick or hit with bad news. I mean really, really, really???? Then, I know I should think "really" and all the other thoughts going through my OCD brain bc I know there is a reason for everything and I need to rely on my Faith and God, but honestly sometimes it's just so hard. Yet, if I didn't have faith or God, then man would I be in a looney bin! I just don't see how non-Christians survive this crazy world. I struggle and I have a Solid Rock to stand on!
Anyway, please pray for my family and all the sickness and catastrophes that seem to be thrown our way.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
smokers
ok, this is going to be me ranting. I don't care if a person smokes, I care when they lie about it and continue to try to hide it. First of all, yes smokers stink, well at least to most people, but maybe not to all....however, what stinks worse is when you try to cover your breath with scope. Scope plus cigerettes is DISGUSTING smelling. Next, when you are talking to someone and have your hand in front of your mouth to try to mask the smell, um, no that doesn't work either.
Ok, well there's my rant and rave.
Now I'm going to enjoy my weekend. I've been so busy with work and school and will contiue to be so for the next little while. Hopefully will have some pics to post eventually in this crazy little blog.
Ok, well there's my rant and rave.
Now I'm going to enjoy my weekend. I've been so busy with work and school and will contiue to be so for the next little while. Hopefully will have some pics to post eventually in this crazy little blog.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
work, class, kiddos, and moving on.....
Finally a full week back at work from Christmas and "the snow." haha. It's been a great week at work. I absolutely love my job! There are so many changes coming with our transition into the elementary schools, but I'm very excited about it. I'm even more excited that I'm going to be at CITY PARK!!!!
A full week back at work and I started my night class at UTC. I'm really going to enjoy this class I do believe. The projects that we do in class I will be able to use in my classroom, which is super exciting! My online class is going pretty well also. Now in a few weeks when we get into all the projects and I get more busy, I might be ready to pull my hair out :)
I decided at work this week that I should start a blog of all my kiddos sayings. They absolutely crack me up. Most of the time it's at the lunch table. Their minds must go wild when they sit down for lunch because you never know what they are going to say. This past week they've been singing. Two days one student was singing "fireworks," then another student said "that's Katy Perry." Oh they are four/five!!! Then yesterday one student said, "Michael Jackson can dance more than Justin Bieber," then he proceeded to sing Beat It!!! While another student told me she knew how Michael Jackson died. Oh my!!! My kiddos.
Well in other news, the hunt is on. I'm going to finally attempt to get my OWN place. Scary huh? But I think it's time. I'm about to turn 32 and think it's time I move out of the parents house. It will be a tight squeeze, but if I can find a place at the right price, I should be able to get by. Hoping no emergencies :) So we'll see. I've been praying about it and leaving it in God's hands. Whatever His will is will happen.
Signing off for now....
A full week back at work and I started my night class at UTC. I'm really going to enjoy this class I do believe. The projects that we do in class I will be able to use in my classroom, which is super exciting! My online class is going pretty well also. Now in a few weeks when we get into all the projects and I get more busy, I might be ready to pull my hair out :)
I decided at work this week that I should start a blog of all my kiddos sayings. They absolutely crack me up. Most of the time it's at the lunch table. Their minds must go wild when they sit down for lunch because you never know what they are going to say. This past week they've been singing. Two days one student was singing "fireworks," then another student said "that's Katy Perry." Oh they are four/five!!! Then yesterday one student said, "Michael Jackson can dance more than Justin Bieber," then he proceeded to sing Beat It!!! While another student told me she knew how Michael Jackson died. Oh my!!! My kiddos.
Well in other news, the hunt is on. I'm going to finally attempt to get my OWN place. Scary huh? But I think it's time. I'm about to turn 32 and think it's time I move out of the parents house. It will be a tight squeeze, but if I can find a place at the right price, I should be able to get by. Hoping no emergencies :) So we'll see. I've been praying about it and leaving it in God's hands. Whatever His will is will happen.
Signing off for now....
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Me just me....
I had my last observation this week at work and it went wonderful. Now I am working on finishing up my tenure paperwork and at the end of this school year will be tenured and my professional teaching license will be applied for!!! No more "Apprentice" license! This is very exciting.
My classes for my Master's degree are going very well. I'm very proud of myself for continuing my education. I've been able to balance work and school a lot better than I thought I would be able too. I hope it continues that way as we transition to move into the elementary schools this new year.
Starting to think/pray about getting my own place. I know things will work in God's timing, I just have to keep the faith, I just don't know if I'm going to be able to keep the patience! I'm finally taking the time to look at me and what I want and my future. I've spent so much of the past few years worried about everyone around me and trying to "be there" for everyone, and doing what everyone wants but I just can't, I can only do so much. Learning to look out for my interests and me for once.
My classes for my Master's degree are going very well. I'm very proud of myself for continuing my education. I've been able to balance work and school a lot better than I thought I would be able too. I hope it continues that way as we transition to move into the elementary schools this new year.
Starting to think/pray about getting my own place. I know things will work in God's timing, I just have to keep the faith, I just don't know if I'm going to be able to keep the patience! I'm finally taking the time to look at me and what I want and my future. I've spent so much of the past few years worried about everyone around me and trying to "be there" for everyone, and doing what everyone wants but I just can't, I can only do so much. Learning to look out for my interests and me for once.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Boredom
Ok, I'm bored so I'm going to probably be writing nonsense! Why am I bored? It's Saturday night I'm watching football, but I really could care less about either team playing. I had a productive day though. I hung some pictures in my room, worked on work and on class stuff. My granny and I went to Cleveland shopping and to eat, then I went and spent some time with my mamaw. Some days I wish I were multiple people so I could just be at both home or whatever I want/need to do, then at my mamaws and also at my grannys house; but I'm not, so gotta do what I can do.
I haven't really talked to my brother or sister in a while. I think I may have talked to them once in the past week or two for a split second and it was bc they were wanting something. Always wanting..... :) Glad I'm needed so much!!! hahahaha. No, I know we all are busy with our own little lives. Working, kids, spouses... oh wait, that's them, not me :)
I'm sure missing my little munchkins. I'm going to have to make a weekend trip soon if the weather will cooperate.... but then who's house do I go to first, then when will I be able to go back to go to the other one's house. Oh, again I need to be multiple people.
I haven't really talked to my brother or sister in a while. I think I may have talked to them once in the past week or two for a split second and it was bc they were wanting something. Always wanting..... :) Glad I'm needed so much!!! hahahaha. No, I know we all are busy with our own little lives. Working, kids, spouses... oh wait, that's them, not me :)
I'm sure missing my little munchkins. I'm going to have to make a weekend trip soon if the weather will cooperate.... but then who's house do I go to first, then when will I be able to go back to go to the other one's house. Oh, again I need to be multiple people.
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