Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big day for me and for Benjamin. I've been on the clock at Trinity for 7 days now and I feel like I've hardly gotten anything done. I know I have because school will start tomorrow and I have to be ready for that somehow. I honestly feel though, that I've been spinning my wheels. Oh well, the time has come, ready or not. Tomorrow school begins at Trinity Christian Academy and I am in charge of 24 precious 4th graders. As an overprotective parent, I know exactly how those parents must be feeling tonight. Sadness... at the idea that their baby is growing and changing and becoming closer to leaving home with every day that passes. And jealous...jealous of the time that the teacher will have with their child all day, every day while away from mom and dad. And joy...joy knowing that they have picked an incredible school for their child to attend. And lastly...peace that God is in control. He has put their child in the class that He knew they needed to be in. He has put them with the teacher that God knew they needed. I'm anxious to see how He will work this year in the life of my students, as well as how He will refine me personally because of these students.

I wanted to ask you to pray for us tomorrow. Benjamin is a little "nervous" as he has been saying, but mostly excited. It will be an emotionally draining day for me...sadness at sending B to Kindergarten, plus anxiety and excitement for my own students and new responsibility to them. Thank you in advance for those prayers.

I wanted to leave you with a few of the precious faces from my class. I am so excited to be an instrument in their lives this year.














My amazing assistant, Charla. You will be hearing a lot about this amazing woman of God. I already know that I will learn a lot from her this year. And yes, I have an assistant for 5 hours out of every day. No taking attendance, making copies or transporting kids to special classes or recess. I just get to teach. Imagine that!!!

Me and B at my class picnic. The room moms set up a picnic for every class where the parents and students get to meet their teacher. Talk about being in the hot seat...in a good way though!!

Stay tuned tomorrow for pictures of Benjamin's first day of school!!!!! I'm gonna try to get all my tears out tonight!