The Nitty Gritty

We just finished our third week of school. By "we" I mean me and the boys. Isaac started school yesterday. The past three weeks have been filled with good and bad days. Mostly good. I have to put a LOT more time into this job than I ever have before in my teaching career. Taking care of myself can be a struggle amid everything else on my plate. However, I am doing my best and that's all that matters.  I have much to be grateful for, like: An awesome class. It's small-21 students- and they are so bright and lovable. I work 5 min from home.  I have the most supportive husband. Isaac is so good to take care of things when I am bogged down with teaching stuff. William attends my school where I teach. It has been so fun seeing him and hearing all the funny things he does from the classroom aide, Miss Kathy, who is also my aide. A job! William's teacher is from Pennsylvania but the only job offer she got was the one in Tempe. I realized the fact that I have a full time ...

Today in church we sang the hymn "As Now We Take the Sacrament". I was especially touched when we sang the third verse: 3. As now we praise thy name with song, The blessings of this day Will linger in our thankful hearts, And silently we pray For courage to accept thy will, To listen and obey. We love thee, Lord; our hearts are full. We’ll walk thy chosen way.  (As Now We Take the Sacrament) Recently, I have had what I consider miracles happen in my life. This has been the hardest year of my teaching career. On top of adjusting to full time teaching after a 5 year reprieve, I was faced with many challenges as a teacher. I felt desperate for a change for next school year. My sister calls me a "go getter" meaning when I want something badly enough, I'll work to make it happen. So, I did what I needed to do in order to get a new job. I obtained my Arizona teaching license after passing some exams and I attended a teacher fair for the local school district. I have m...

I love you March. Thank you for being awesome.