| Ich bin... |
| [Tana]. Child of God. Teacher. Youth leader. Music-minded. Blessed.
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| Ich liebe... |
[Jesus]. My Family. My Church. P & W. Mission Trips. Music. Prayer. Traveling. Writing. Drama. Sunshine. Languages. Photography. Badminton. Nature. Snail Mail. Fruit. Green. Simplicity. Listening.
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| 20 June 2006 |
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about a week and a half left before school (work!) lets out for the summer. i'd have to say that the opportunity to connect with not only students, but their parents, has been tremendously rewarding, as has seeing the little ones gain insight into their own behavior. however, my preference for teaching older children remains. i'll never forget the one time i was asked, "you're a Christian. WHAT'S THAT?" and could openly and vividly explain my faith.
they say when one door shuts, another opens. that may ring true in a lot of areas of life, but He knows where i need to be patient, thus lies the unending test before me.
SG bonding highlights:
one prayer answered after another
group worship
two-hour (window) furniture shopping
folding hearts
Rush Hour marathon
endless chat and laughs over much-too-concentrated mango slush
BBQ - water fights, risky umbrellas and mosquito-repelling candles
cooking dinner together
everyone (and i mean EVERYONE) playing LPS
hockey mania!!!
the boys in the copper and blue have made us all proud. thanks for building up our city's morale, and drawing us all closer together through your determination, perseverance and unwavering faithfulness to the task. though the outcome wasn't the expected and anticipated one, you are all heroes in our eyes and we love you, Oilers!!!
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posted by simplejoys @ 12:21
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| 01 June 2006 |
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time has shown that job-wise, 'ideal' and 'actual' are as far away as north and south. specifically i'm referring here to dealing with misbehavior, especially in the area of attitude. but despite the lack of smiley-ness, students know they are at fault and will still seek affection and attention after the whole ordeal is over, the apologies have been meted out, etc. and though the stress has been tremendous, i have really enjoyed making connections with families, not just the kids themselves, and observing the dynamics that operate within each. praying with and for the group before each lesson doesn't hurt, either. :) in parentis locos (sp?) has never been truer.
and after all these years of praying for a mentor, He has finally delivered the kindest, gentlest, giving soul. thanks for allowing me to share so much with you!
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posted by simplejoys @ 07:58
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