Wow....what a busy, stressful month this has been. You know, I really thought this last month of school would be a breeze. Yet, again I was wrong. Ive been working 10-12 hour days most days. I was asked to help present a few professional developments this summer for Science which I am really excited about. It was quite an honor to be asked to help with this since I am a first year teacher. So this means I have been working several extra hours after my days at school. Not only that but our school is being renovated over the summer. So we have had to pack everything in our classrooms and storage rooms. Its been interesting. We've traveled to our hometown a lot for weddings as well and we have tried to continue working on some projects for our new home.
Needless to say I feel like I need some more hours in the day. Yet I feel I can not truly complain about feeling busy. Lately I have felt so aware of so much hardship going on in the lives of people I love and people in the world. I feel so helpless at times when people are hurting and I do not know how to comfort them. And I hate that feeling. So in the midst of feeling overwhelmed by the duties of life I realize how wonderful it is to be needed. I realized that instead of complaining, I really need to be counting my blessings. I take so MUCH in life for granted....sooo
I am so thankful to have a job. I am thankful I have been offered such a wonderful opportunity to work with other teachers to share what can with them. I am so thankful for a supportive husband. I am so thankful that when I am stressed, nervous, and sad I can call on Jesus to calm my nerves and help me to find peace. I am so thankful for a wonderful first year of school. I am so thankful for life that allows us to grow each and every day. I am so thankful to feel like I am finding purpose for God. I know that I may have days where life hits me with pain and confusion. I pray that despite all I am going through in life I will remember these things. Despite whatever is going on in life.....I NEED to remember the blessings I have had.
