During the last couple of days, I felt myself to be in a peaceful place. His love flowing and speaking through me, the Holy Spirit no doubt. I am grateful when He brings me back; draws me in, reminding me of His unconditional love and how it is we are to live our lives. A …
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Exemplary Status Achieved! Yay!
Today I had my end of year conference with our school principal. I was eager, yet nervous (I really didn’t know why), anticipation and waiting I suppose and the unknown of what I would hear. At the time of my observation, we had just got students started with an end of day snack. One student …
The Size of One’s Heart is Worth the Weight
If it’s been a while Since Our last meeting Perhaps You will notice Something different About me My weight No losses Just gains You see My friend My heart Has clearly changed Filled with God’s grace Overflowing with His love Compassion For each And Everyone
He Makes All Things Possible
God placed before me unexpected news, words of which I was unprepared to hear, let alone receive. I was nearly numbed by it. This wasn’t something I would have imaged to have happened to someone I know, rather suddenly. The person who shared this information, was the messenger, not the person who received the diagnosis. …
What Do You Do When the Storm Hits?
Is it just me this past week or so, or have you also been hit by a hurricane, in the eye of the storm? Yes, Hurricane Ian hit Florida and is moving along the southeastern coast of the United States. Ever before Hurricane Ian hit, a storm was brewing within me, causing a great disturbance …
The World Would Be Different If…
Would be different if… Sarcastic comments Were balanced with Compliments How complementary That would be Would be different if… Bitter words and anger Raging storms within us Would be replaced with Unconditional love Forgiveness Would be different if… Ignorance Indifference Were replaced with Acceptance and awareness Would be different if… Lies Were replaced with Truth …
Foster a Love of Learning
Teenage years High school Pandemic Covid-19 Hit or miss Anyone’s guess What Tomorrow will bring Adjusting Back to school Once distance Now near Face to face Up the ante Hours of homework Loads and loads of it!!! How is there time To possibly do all My dear? How is it One does feel? Nervous Anxious …
Blessings
Bring to Life
When The world Gets dark Hopelessness Loneliness Isolation Withdrawal All Too easily Consume one Inside Bring hope Bring peace Bring light To a place Where One has forgotten They exist
Living Life Live
An actress I am not On stage Each and every day Life Character building He Is working Through me Empathy Compassion Heartache Pain Helping others To see To notice To understand Reality of Circumstances Conversations Beliefs Who am I Who they are Identity In Christ
Feeling the Shift
Ms. Who?
Misunderstanding Misunderstood Miscommunication Frustrations Emotions Interpretations Perceptions Perspectives What was said What was heard What one thought they heard Distraction Unfocused Side tracked Other thoughts Present moment Listening Some Do not Soul hurts Heart aches Laugh off Not a big deal Forget about Hurry Rush Brush it off Feel it Heal from it
Me, who I was-I am
There are moments When I become Angry Frustrated Irritated Sad Do not Take My actions Personally Something Inside of me Needs Healing too Uncertain Confused If You were Me You Would understand In need of Worthy of Receiving Attention Affirmation Hugs Love Abrasive Yes At times This Does seem Unintentional Asserting myself Releasing Letting go …
Do Good
Ignited
Love in a New Age
I Want to love Again Like I used to Back In the day A hug A kiss A handshake Warm embrace Times Have changed At A distance We’ve remained A wish A desire A longing for Unconditional love I pray
Happy Birthday My Sweet Friend!
My friend You know As well as I Where We started In 2008 To Where we are now 2021 My first 5 years of teaching There You were Me A recent Graduate You Years of experience Tried and true Wisdom Knowledge So much I Had yet to get …
A Bittersweet Season
You said I held your hand I said My hand you held as well You and I Like Two Young School-aged children We became Best Of friends Grateful I am God Crossed our life paths August through December I always will remember The smiles The laughter Encouragement Nicknames Friendship Sisterhood …
Thoughts…
Thoughts Cascade Down Upon Us Like Rain Thoughts Light up Twinkle like stars In The Milky Way Thoughts ROAR LIKE AN ON-COMING TRAIN Thoughts Float among us Like BUBBLES In Childhood play Thoughts Like that of a magician Making things DISAPPEAR Then REAPPEAR Once again Thoughts Keep …
Appreciated
What does CeraVe’ Daily Moisturizing Lotion and a 3-Pack of Chapstick Moisturizer, have in common? Two things my teen appreciates me for! We took the time to go shopping together as she was really excited about getting gifts for us and using the money she had earned. This year has been an especially challenging …
Integrity
This day This time Our world Our lives Have changed No denying Lifestyle Habits Mindsets Workplace Home Environments Truths Lies Misconceptions Take it Leave it Make a choice To believe Wonder Seek Your own truth Words Expressed Told Said Twisted Convoluted Deceit Personal gain Wealth Fame Makes …
Thankful
So much To Be thankful For A lot To confess Not perfect I am (ps. He already knows that) Light-hearted In spirit A mind Focused on Gratitude Eyes That see Good things Miracles Blessings In daily living Feeling His unconditional love Heartfelt compassion His mercy His grace Upon us This …
Followers
Followers I have many Blessed Am I For My loving Heavenly Father God He Speaks through Me He knows Exactly The right words His children Need To hear Heartfelt Love Compassion Brothers and sisters In Christ We are Believe Become As one Faith Our power To see The …
Matters
Writing matters Words From The heart Direct Line Connection Soul Presents itself Tells That Which matters Telling The world Letting it Be known I care
Hearing The “C” Word
Below is the link to the article I had published on 9.29.2020 on the Live Breathe Alaska website. I have been very excited about sharing with everyone, so here it is! Not that the “C” word is something to get excited about, rather it’s about community, finding connections, common ground and understanding. “The conversation shifted …
The Breath of Life…A New Day
Kindergarten…Here We Go!
To honor and celebrate kindergartners starting school Fall 2020, here is the world through my lens, reflecting on my own life experiences. The picture you see Is that of me A kindergartner Yes Indeed Photo taken In 1978 5 years old A little girl Who Was quite shy My memory Doesn’t seem …
His Light & Love Carries Me Through
On Thursday, August 13th, 2020 the school year officially began. Me, a teacher, new challenges, many changes, what a way to start. On August 14th, we had a full day of Zoom training. So much to learn, to know, process, take in (I knew I would grow). Overwhelmed, to say the least, was how I …
Do All Things With Love
Respect
Life’s Greatest Gift
God’s Seasons of Life
His Light Shines Through Me
The beauty In Writing IS When words Are Written Resonates Awakens The spirit Breathes life Into The soul Of those Who Take time To read Hear God’s voice Undertone Together as one
We’re All in This Together
While Out in My Backyard A Pile of wood Stood Placed Was stacked In between The Birch trees As I photographed Looked closer Inside Many of The logs I Did see Shapes Designs Growth formation Cutting lines A smiling face The other frowning Some old Some young Some dried Others Fresh cut …
Much More Than A Friend…
Reminded by A friend How many things That I am How many things I am Going through A teacher So matter Of fact Who loves Her students As if Her own Wear and tear On Physiology Mentally Physically Psychologically Spiritually In tact I Must be A woman Many things Aside From …
Do You See Me? Do You Notice Me?
I know your struggles are real! You want to be seen! You want to be heard! You want to be appreciated! You want to be valued too! Your life is a story, Broken down into… Many chapters, Many pages, Many words, Many phrases. What speaks the loudest in you …
The Little Girl in Me
I know who it was when back in the day, not the person that I am today. Or do I? Who was I? I really don’t know for certain. A girl, a child, a body and mind that has went through so many changes. A different time, a different place, a different mindset, for sure. …
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 …
God Unites, Makes Dreams Come True
Blood His blood Unites us You see Our heritage Our genetics We’re all Family You Are from The islands I I am from The Midwest Cultures united In Alaska Of All places We talk We write Engage In conversation Laughter Smiles Tears Our pride Vulnerability Subsides Meaningful …
My Work, My Days, My God, I Pray
This week, there are many things to reflect upon and be thankful for. First and foremost, the breath of life, each day that God has given me. I see His workings in my life, more throughout each day. Miracles are happening. His blessings are being poured down upon me (even though didn’t seem like a …
An Elephant Knows
I am an elephant as you can very well see. I have a body. I have a trunk. I have four legs, like stumps on an old oak tree. I have a short little tail that swings and swats behind me. I have one big head, a brain with excellent memory. I have two floppy …
Empathy, A Movie & Me
After spending up until noon at work, and then the other part of my day at a conference, my family and I went to see the movie, “The Lion King” at a local theatre this evening. An opportunity for us all to get out and do something together, enjoying a meal and a movie, laughter …
The Healing Power of Touch
This evening, I spent some time sitting in church in the back row, on a pew. A friend suggested this place as a source of inspiration to write and hear God speak His words. Unfortunately, someone just outside the door, was speaking rather loud to someone on their phone. So much for silence and peace …
Finding the Silver Lining
The more you give the more you receive. Everything in life, seems to come to a full circle. Giving of oneself selflessly to another who is in need is one of the greatest acts of love. Love that is given so freely and unconditionally. Words that are spoken, words that are written down, gifts, small …
A Letter to My Father
October 9, 2019 Dear Heavenly Father, I would like to take this moment to write and thank you for all of your love and support throughout my life, especially in these years of adulthood when many changes have been taking place in my life. Mid-life changes, now that’s a big one, as a woman, …
Isn’t He Amazing?
I know when I write, I dibble, I dabble, I talk about various things. A little bit about this, a little bit about that. Life, I am learning to take it as it comes. The feelings, the emotions, the memories. God, He is so amazing for He has led me on this path. Helping me …
Selfless Love
Lord, I ask of you, to guide me, show me, point me in the right direction, where do I need to take my writing from here? Am I going down the right path? I do believe so, yet I am working more on my focus. What is it that I really stand for? Who is …
Heartfelt Prayer
In the world of education and professionalism, there is also the part of the human spirit and compassion. The pieces that brings us all together, unites us by our love and our hearts. A beautiful thing happened before I ended my day. I only worked a half for preparation of my procedure for the next …
Grief: A Journey of Healing and Restoration
The grieving stages are most commonly known as the following: 1. Denial, 2. Anger, 3. Bargaining, 4. Depression, & 5. Acceptance In my personal journey, I feel like I am bouncing around between all of these stages. The stage I feel like I am in depends on how my body feels (physiologically, psychologically and/or physically). …
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Go F___Yourself: Advice From a Friend
What a friend once told me was to go FIND myself. Do you really think if someone told me the other “F” word (curse word), in that manner, they would still be my friend? F____ that! (Come on now, seriously! I would not actually put in here what you were probably thinking. That’s typically the …
Magnificent Meraki 