I get so distracted on Saturdays but I love them just the same. I got
up and starting organizing school binders when I got on facebook and
caught up on the connection to my long distance friends!! Saw my family
in Portland fixing up their first home and was so ecstatic wishing I
could be in two places at once! Thought of my friends in their coming
wedding and new careers and once again, wishing I could be in two places
at once!
It is now 11:30 and I should finally hop in the shower and get ready for the day!!
Found this website and thought you might appreciate a look at my alma matter college!
Had weird dreams about my HS homecoming when I didn't even go last night. Hope they had good reunions though!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Momma
Celebrating my wonderful Momma's birthday!! We love you and hope you have a wonderful day!!
Thanks for all the memories! We've had a lot of tears and laughter :)
Thanks for all the memories! We've had a lot of tears and laughter :)
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Testify Forever
I so often find myself testifying of God's love and grace and that's the way it should always be!
So much has happened over a period of 4-5 short years. I don't know where God is taking me but I sure am enjoying the journey. It has definitely had it's ups and downs. I have certainly shed my share of tears and then some. I pray for those lives which God has so graciously brought into and out of my life. Though I would treasure that they never leave, I realize sometimes I cannot control that. It breaks my heart but I pray for them daily. Through it all, I can't praise the Lord enough for carrying me through and never leaving me.
I have had so many people praying for me and encouraging me with advice, Scripture, and simply listening and crying with me. For them, I praise the Lord!
Here are some thoughts that I hope encourage you as they have me....
"What happened to you yesterday, however easy or difficult, was used by God to help prepare you for what He has for you today."-DaySpring Devotions
Jeremiah 33:3 " ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ :
My back hurts and as per my usual (if not earlier) time where I seem to get rather sleepy, I can't believe I am still up. I know, 10:00pm is early! but teachers hit the hay early and greet the morning sunrise. I've still got quite a bit of grading to do but I caught up on some administrative details which is important! Well weekends are different but anyhoo....I am blessed and thankful that the "joy of the Lord truly is my strength" and my smile has returned.
To help along your smile here's a wonderful student/teacher quote....
"Miss Schreck, what is your last name?"
My last name? My last name is Miss Schreck.
"Oh, I meant your middle name...."
PS the song "The Proof of Your Love" has been played in our chapel a lot lately....I love the line-"So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love!"
So much has happened over a period of 4-5 short years. I don't know where God is taking me but I sure am enjoying the journey. It has definitely had it's ups and downs. I have certainly shed my share of tears and then some. I pray for those lives which God has so graciously brought into and out of my life. Though I would treasure that they never leave, I realize sometimes I cannot control that. It breaks my heart but I pray for them daily. Through it all, I can't praise the Lord enough for carrying me through and never leaving me.
I have had so many people praying for me and encouraging me with advice, Scripture, and simply listening and crying with me. For them, I praise the Lord!
Here are some thoughts that I hope encourage you as they have me....
"What happened to you yesterday, however easy or difficult, was used by God to help prepare you for what He has for you today."-DaySpring Devotions
Jeremiah 33:3 " ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ :
My back hurts and as per my usual (if not earlier) time where I seem to get rather sleepy, I can't believe I am still up. I know, 10:00pm is early! but teachers hit the hay early and greet the morning sunrise. I've still got quite a bit of grading to do but I caught up on some administrative details which is important! Well weekends are different but anyhoo....I am blessed and thankful that the "joy of the Lord truly is my strength" and my smile has returned.
To help along your smile here's a wonderful student/teacher quote....
"Miss Schreck, what is your last name?"
My last name? My last name is Miss Schreck.
"Oh, I meant your middle name...."
PS the song "The Proof of Your Love" has been played in our chapel a lot lately....I love the line-"So let my life be the proof, the proof of your love!"
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Paint, paint everywhere!
So for the past few months my family has decided to basically repaint our house. Ok, well we repainted all the trim (including teeth crown molding-bleck!) and doors. Yesterday, we tackled the garage ceiling. 22 year old popcorn ceiling doesn't really hold up so well. It also results in more paint on me than the ceiling. Boy did that paint get soaked up in the ceiling! We ended up using 5-6 gallons!! I was dubbed the 'pouncer' because you have to 'pounce' the paint on the sections where the popcorn was coming off. It was more like slop it/dab it on however you'd like to describe it! Anyway, the last time I painted I had paint in my hair for probably 2 months because I failed to wear a hat.
This time I wore a hat and I still had paint everywhere! Oh my I guess I just like the speckles!
Sunday, September 09, 2012
I think I could never be more tired....and then it happens
Often, I find myself thinking, I don't know if I've ever been more tired than now but I suppose that is all relative. Whatever the case, I have been rather tired the past two weeks but let me tell you it is a tiredness that is beyond worth it. I praise the Lord because I get to serve Him by teaching and daily he reminds me that He has specifically orchestrated my life to fulfill the purpose and call He has given me. I get to teach fourth graders about the love of Christ and academics!
Mom and Dad welcomed me to my classroom with Flowers, my favorite candy bar, and a memory jar for my class to complete throughout the year....so beautiful it was a great start to my very first year teaching! My students, too, have showered me with fun gifts throughout the first few weeks!
I have thought about schedules (which if you knew me is quite an accomplishment....i always had trouble with schedules in college) and lesson plans more than I would have imagined but I'm thankful Belhaven educated me well.
We have enjoyed supporting our up and coming athletic department! The Volleyball team almost won and the football team, well they played hard and it was just the first game!!
Saw a rainbow at the first home football game, the rain held off and it was a glorious reminder of God's hand at Northside Christian Academy!
We've shared some laughs. My dad brought a surprise visitor to my fourth graders and I practically sat on it, much to my fourth graders suprise and joy, I turned bright red! Yes we had a slug and a huge moth as visitors on Fun Friday. It was a day to remember! By the grace of God, which I learn more about each and every day, I survived my first week of school! Here's some pics of my classroom! Kudos to Evan who helped me think of my bulletin board theme, my parents for recommending I keep Shrek...he is quite helpfu, and pinterest for helping with my 'Take a Look' walll! Though I still mix up some names, my kids love it because they get one rock closer to a party every time! One of these days I'll get it!
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| I get to see this at about 7:00am every morning, what a wonderful way to start the day! |
Mom and Dad welcomed me to my classroom with Flowers, my favorite candy bar, and a memory jar for my class to complete throughout the year....so beautiful it was a great start to my very first year teaching! My students, too, have showered me with fun gifts throughout the first few weeks!
I have thought about schedules (which if you knew me is quite an accomplishment....i always had trouble with schedules in college) and lesson plans more than I would have imagined but I'm thankful Belhaven educated me well.
We have enjoyed supporting our up and coming athletic department! The Volleyball team almost won and the football team, well they played hard and it was just the first game!!
Saw a rainbow at the first home football game, the rain held off and it was a glorious reminder of God's hand at Northside Christian Academy!
We've shared some laughs. My dad brought a surprise visitor to my fourth graders and I practically sat on it, much to my fourth graders suprise and joy, I turned bright red! Yes we had a slug and a huge moth as visitors on Fun Friday. It was a day to remember! By the grace of God, which I learn more about each and every day, I survived my first week of school! Here's some pics of my classroom! Kudos to Evan who helped me think of my bulletin board theme, my parents for recommending I keep Shrek...he is quite helpfu, and pinterest for helping with my 'Take a Look' walll! Though I still mix up some names, my kids love it because they get one rock closer to a party every time! One of these days I'll get it!
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