Anyone ever tried that Airborne stuff that was invented by a teacher to boost your immune system to prevent colds, etc.?? After being back in a classroom full of “germy” kiddos for only 2 weeks, I have the same cold/sore throat that I remember so well being plagued with every other month or so when I taught last time. I heard of this stuff, but haven’t tried it.
We are clipping right along in the classroom, but it’s those moments outside of the academic pursuits that touch my heart…just like I knew it would be. Early in the week, my partner teacher and I had a conference with parents of one of our students who is really struggling with reading. We went into it thinking it was going to be all about his reading problems, only to find out that the mom had just been diagnosed with cancer the previous day and was awaiting a prognosis report the next day. We were able to switch gears and pray with them and put our heads together to figure out what we could do to minister to him and them.
Later in the week, one of my students was sitting across from me at lunch and casually shared that her dad is in rehab out of state for a “drug addiction problem.” I encouraged her and told her I would pray for him. The same student almost cried when we had a fire drill because she thought it was a real fire, and she said, “This is the best school I’ve been to, and I didn’t want it to burn down.” How cool to know that after being at our school for only 2 weeks, she can feel the love of Christ here. She is safe and loved and important.
Another thing I love….high school seniors never used to bring me drawings and crayon-notes of love and appreciation! I love 9-year-olds!
On a different note, please pray for us…We have a family goal of getting completely out of debt this year. Chad is busting his butt working his business, and we are praying for God to bless our efforts and our obedience. That’s all for today. Peace & love!
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