Last night, I felt so exhausted. The events of my day just led me to fatigue. As much as I wanted to write, I just couldn’t and waited until this morning. There are days, when I am reminded of exactly the reasons why I love doing what I do, being a Preschool Special Education Teacher. …
Monthly Archives: January 2020
God is Love
You want To come to know God You want To deepen your relationship with Him God’s voice Brings peace Brings comfort Brings hope To those who are able to hear Him speak You I Many of us Are drawn Towards those who speak of Jesus Christ God Those Who speak of Him …
Thank You For Reminding Me of Why I Became a Teacher
Today, I was reminded, of the exact reasons why I do what I do for my job. I had been in communication with a parent of one of my students. At the moment, the parent is not able to be with or see their child due to a training out of state. God, He loves …
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Presence of You
Our loved ones are with us at all times. In our hearts, in our minds, our spirits, our energy. Whether those whom we love and miss very much live far, far away from us, or have passed on into Heaven, there are things that we sense, that we feel, we feel, telling us they may …
Rise Up, Find Strength From Within
“Go F___Yourself: Advice From a Friend” (Click on the link below to read my original blog about my advice from a friend.) Go F___Yourself: Advice From a Friend A friend Once told me Go F_ _ _ YOURSELF At the time, I thought… What the nerve! How dare you tell me to… Go FIND MYSELF! …
The Simple Things in Life
When your heart speaks, that is God speaking to you. That nudge, a voice, a tugging at your heart, the thought that keeps reoccurring, filled with much love and hope in knowing this is something that must be done. Yesterday, seemingly out of nowhere (but I really do know this spark, this idea came from …
God Has a Sense of Humor
The God I have come to know, is very loving, giving, kind, generous, fun and silly (He can certainly have a sense of humor). As I went to shower this evening, I thought to myself, oh…I will just leave my notebook downstairs. I wont be that long, and if God speaks to me, I will …
The Gift of Friendship
There are times, moments in my life when I feel as if I am unworthy of being loved. Stuck in the darkness of my own world, my own mind, thinking others see darkness and are distancing themselves from me. This thinking is incredibly irrational! I know I am loved! I know I am a child …
Sometimes Life Can Feel Like a Battlefield as a Teacher
Sometimes, the life of a teacher can sometimes feel like going into the battlefield. Not to wage war or having any enemies, but you never know what to expect and you are sometimes against the elements. Maybe there is a hidden landmine just waiting to get set off. Best way to put this is to …
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You ARE Worth it… Invest in YOU!
People place so much value on money, neglecting their own health and well being. You think you can fly solo…do this all on your own in life, until one day, reality hits you and you fall flat down upon your face! REALITY CHECK!!! Yes, I know! I have been there! I am still working through …
Transformation: A Time of Patience & Believing
When everything in life is falling into place, going smoothly, just right, it’s easy to see and believe good things are coming. What happens when feelings, emotions, memories, flashbacks of the past resurface and trigger something within you? Do you feel like you are yourself, or a foreigner in your own land? I know all …
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Push Through the Darkness & Find the Sunlight
January 19, 1973 was the day I was born. This day, today, I am now 47 years old. I, too, am like that little seed that has been planted. I was formed in the womb, in the darkness, filled with my Father’s love. I was born in to life, witnessed light for the first time, …
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You “Quack” Me Up!
Humor me! Enlighten me! Bring light to my days! When your light shines, mine does too-bringing out the best in both me and you! Live life to your fullest and do your best not to take everything ever so serious! (Believe me, I know! I, too, am working on this.) I do hope my bit …
I Know My Worth
A penny may not sound like much, but to me this is common cents, I mean, common sense…oops, you see, that which I said was all a part of my plan, exactly what I intended to say. You see, each of us, we all have our unique personality. The penny, to many, may not seem …
Anything is Possible With Faith
Seek Him in all you do and He will light the way. Have faith, trust and seek that all things are possible through Him.
Friends…
Throughout our lives, we make many friends, they come in all makes, models, shapes and sizes. Some of them are furry and have for legs, others are the 2-legged kind, human beings, us, you and me. How can one resist, those innocent eyes? Your eyes meet my eyes, I am captivated! Faithful and loyal our …
One Soul, Many Selves
My old self WISHES You were still here My present self INSISTS Let it go It’s the past My future self THANKS ME In advance The old self The present self Accomplishing Achieving Overcoming Believing In A better self In Better days For doing ALL The hard work So I can be My …
High on His Love
Some say They “NEED” alcohol Some say They “NEED” drugs We all NEED God’s word His UNCONDITIONAL LOVE With this The world will become Intoxicated The body The mind The soul Will be transformed Feelings of Peace Joy Love Happiness High on His love Lit The light Glowing …
Trust Your Gut, Stay on Track, God Will Get You There
God reminded me of something very important this evening. In an effort to support a friend, offering advice, offering comfort, bringing peace to their mind, the importance of doing the right thing, no matter what! Being a voice, being an advocate, being someone who stands up for the “little person” and believes in them whole-heartedly …
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His Words Are Like Water
Who is it I Want to be? An image A portrayal Of God’s love F-L-O-W-I-N-G Through me Like A brook A creek A stream Rain That falls Will be HIS WORDS Watering My soul Every time The Rain clouds Do pass I AM In Him HE IS In me …
Trust, Faith, Believe
As I look forward into the new year, there is hope, there is love, there are new beginnings just waiting to happen. An adventure awaits me. God says things are looking good. New goals, new perspectives, new ways of seeing and believing. I trust in Him for He’s the one telling me my truths. I …
Alaskan Beauty
Alaska Your beauty Reflecting On me PINK It is MY FAVORITE COLOR I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!! Shining down On the earth Shining down On Sleeping Lady You Have awakened her Brought life To her slumber Opened My eyes Brought such awareness Of the beauty that lies Within The darkness of winter Oh, God …
Take Time to Get to Know Me: Working With Children With Special Needs
Once upon a time, there was a first-year teacher. She was nervous, she was happy, she was eager, she was confused…many things all bottled up inside not knowing what to expect. Feeling overwhelmed, she questioned herself and her abilities in teaching children with special needs. That first-year teacher is me. At one time, I didn’t …
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The Language Of Children
When… You learn To speak a child’s language They will be vested in you Forever Here is the inspiration behind what I have said. The above words came to mind as I was thinking about a new student of mine, reflecting on his behaviors and actions. He is a very active and affectionate 3-year-old, …
Lord, With This I Pray…
My heart hurts, my heart aches anytime a family member, a friend, someone is suffering, or is in pain. I feel the pain. I feel the sadness. I know everything is in your hands. I know you hear the cries from my heart and soul. The world, I feel, such weight at times. I must …
Your Soul Knows the Way…Follow
A journey starts with just one step. Begin by first deciding which foot to place in front of the other and then alternate. Keep going, you’ve got this. You are making progress. Me, yes…I, just took one big step, rather this first big step was more like a leap of faith. I know the importance …
Reasons to Hope & Believe
Often times, God speaks through me while I am in the shower. I love His way and His mode of communicating. He knows this is a calming and peaceful time for me. When He does speak, it’s with beauty and love. He lets it be known that it is Him, who is speaking. As I …
Positive Mindset-Positive Life
You! Yes, You! You are such a liar! You fed me so much bitter and rotten fruit! How did I fall prey to your trickery? At the time, the fruit you had given me tasted ever so very sweet! My taste buds danced inside my mouth. I was overjoyed with much sweetness and flavor. I …
Restoration in Greener Pastures
She had So much love to give UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Giving her everything Giving her all To those she did meet A stranger Like one passing in the night Came into her life Many things come to light Many things left in the dark Still, she persisted She felt as if She was …
Trust, Believe, Pray
Love Yourself First As God Loves You
Falling in love is easy, isn’t it? Love at first sight. A smile, laughter, conversation, a touch. Is falling in love really that easy? We seek things in other people we want in our own lives. Maybe we think we have these deficits, not adequate or good enough and portray an image of ourselves to …
Be Ready…
You are a child of God You are loved More than you will ever know He wants us all To have peace in our hearts So we may hear His voice At any time. Think good thoughts Make negativity A thing of the past Ask And so shall you receive In His timing According to …
Goldilocks & The 3 Prayers
This is a true story about an event in my life (except I changed my name to Goldilocks to tell the story). My original version was written 8/17/2017, then edited on 1/2/2020. My journey has become more spiritual over the years. By reaching out, learning to quiet myself and hear His voice, speak with Him …
2020 Vision
As you awaken To The rising Of The sun May Your eyes Be opened To A new world Of Opportunities See The many Wondrous things God Has presented Before you This day In people The old The young Those Who are weak Those Who are strong In nature With landscape Weather …
Magnificent Meraki 