God poured onto me His blessings.He showered me with His love.Doing only what God can do.His timingThat which is from above.A door has opened.I listened,I trusted,I followed,His word,Took His hand.A prayer I had prayedHe now has answered,In a way,Unlike anything,My physical beingCould have ever imagined or conceived in this way.I acknowledged Him.I give Him all …
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You Have B.O.!
What? I do? I mean I just poured out my heart, expressing all that I have been going through! Do you really think I have B.O.? Yes, by the sounds of it, knowing how hard I’ve pushed myself to get through, you might think my attitude stinks. Running around, doing so many things, has left …
Strugglebus
Have you ever felt like you were going places, yet not really going anywhere at all? Life can get so complex and seemingly complicated that we need a navigational system to help us find our way through. May has arrived. The school year is almost over. With that said, there have been many things on …
The Morning After Halloween
‘twas the day No teacher ever Was looking forward to Halloween This year On a Monday night Oh dear! Oh my! What a fright! Anticipation of What may come Tuesday morning All our preschoolers In our morning session Did show No absences No nothing Off to school Their parents did send Another day Here we …
Day 1 @ My New School
8.8.2022 The moment arrived! The day I would get to see my new classroom at Aurora arrived! I wanted to take in every moment, savor, enjoy the moment. A fresh start. A new beginning. Letting go of the past. Letting go…Letting go…Letting go…and letting God in. Driving to my new school took 2x as long …
Getting Through the Days Together
Have you ever had one of those moments (or days) when you didn’t know what you were feeling or really understand until sometime after? I didn’t know it at the time, but I am pretty sure I was getting caught up and emotional about not being enough, and the dreaded comparison trap. Would you like …
Anticipation of a New Beginning
As I made the drive in this morning to my school (the one where we are packing everything up and moving out of), my heart and mind were already focused on driving to the new school. I had to take a step back and remind myself we are preparing everything for transport yet and I …
Packing Up and Moving On
I was going to take some time to sit and write last night to reflect more on this journey God is taking me on. Seems I got a bit more distracted and had only a little update to write about and share. This morning I feel there is something more to express, felt more deeply …
Receiving Unexpected News
With August right around the corner, I know summer will soon be making way for fall here in not too long. I really don’t want to think too much about the changing of the seasons yet, but I know the time is coming. After having such a long, cold winter here in Alaska, my body, …
Whatever it is You Are Going Through, God is Always There
I know you are struggling Just trying to get by I know sometimes You feel like a failure Tempted to give up Wondering Why bother to try I know the effort You have put forth The sacrifices made Long days Sleepless nights Undercover So no one Sees you cryin’ You are Discovering yourself Analyzing Introspection …
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Something Feels Different…
Since the beginning of the school year, I’ve noticed a pattern in my thinking. This is not generally to person I am, but I do feel confident in the contributing factors to these behaviors is related to Covid-19 and what teaching has become nearly the past two years. This year marks the 14th year working …
That Moment When…
Remind Me of Who I Am
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 …
Small Hands-Big Hearts- Precious Souls
Through The lens Of a teacher A picture IS Worth 1,000 words (and much more!) Expressions of Unconditional love Human compassion Outreach Support Empathy I see you I notice you I care about you You are important to me Take time To notice Take time To care Little things …
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 …
He’s Got This, You See?
During this season in our lives, a pandemic as forever changed us. The way we see the world, our responses, our reactions, have changed. There is a lot of stress, worry, fear and anxiety clouding the thinking and judgements of many. The enemy just thrives on these times and messes with our minds, telling us …
Gave it My All
My body This day Feels So exhausted Depleted Lay down Into Eternal rest Not really Not quite My body My mind My physiology My spirit My soul Consumed By meetings By deadlines Important things To get done DO! Accomplish Achieve Dot All my “i’s” Cross All my “t’s” …
Distance Learning…
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/filled-with-emotions/4900463/ (Above is the link to my Donor’s Choose distance learning project.) This may not be my usual blog write up, be we haven’t exactly been in ordinary times. As a teacher, going distance learning, has changed my way of thinking, knowing I needed to think outside the box. I am an advocate for my …
Remembrance
In just a few weeks Distance Learning Social Distancing Is how The school year Will Come to an end Be complete Hard to believe Imagine The last quarter Of The year Surreal Unimaginable 22 preschoolers Ages that vary From 2 years 11 months To 4-years-old Not having The chance The opportunity To …
With God, I Can Do Anything!
Today was a busy and productive day. I felt as if I was running off of high-octane fuel. I love it when my energy, enthusiasm and motivation is high. At times, a little overly active, but that helped me to get an incredible amount of tedious work done that doesn’t happen during a regular school …
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 …
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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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 …
School Days: Home Visits, Classroom Learning, Partnerships & More
Throughout my 12 years of teaching, home visits with families were never a part of the preschool program in which I have worked in. Part of me, especially as a new teacher, was so hesitant and reserved about going into the homes. I used to think how does this benefit everyone, just like another thing …
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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, …
Life Is a Highway…
My day started out just like any other day. God, He woke me up and encouraged me to do and be my best self. I crawled out of bed, got myself dressed, brushed my teeth and ate some healthy breakfast. Old fashioned oatmeal has ben the breakfast of champions for me for quite some time …
Beautiful Awakening
With God’s grace, He did awake, my soul from its slumber. I made time for myself to sit down, eat some oatmeal with fruit and drink some chai tea with honey. My body has been run down, worn out. I really did want to go exercise this morning, but I was given the okay to …
’twas The Night Before Preschool…
8.26.2019 ‘twas the night before preschool The day before my preschoolers would arrive Nobody seemed nervous, nobody seemed shy As we each met one another, so our faces would not be a scare or a surprise Children’s pictures and names were hung by their cubbies with care In hopes they attend and like their cubby …
A Letter to My Younger Self
I know since childhood you have encountered, endured, persevered, and found strength to overcome everything in life that was presented before you. Where there is a will, there is a way and you my dear, are a prime example of that! Remember how your mother sat down and taught you how to color ever so …
Magnificent Meraki 