talking

Never has my voice been so tired.

Having 54 parents of 27 students I have spent nearly 14 hours this week talking about their kids and how their doing academically, spiritually, and emotionally.

I am exhausted, relieved and yet I'm so happy I was able to meet with each of them.  Faith Academy has some pretty amazing parents, and I am so honored to be able to teach each of their kids.

Ready for rest.

Lately...

Lately...

1.) I've been wondering what next year holds for me.  Please pray that the Lord would make it clear to me where He wants me.  I am open to staying another year in the Philippines, but would also love to go home. Honestly the idea of raising support again makes me nervous and anxious.  Thank goodness the Lord is in control, other wise I would be a nervous wreck.

2.) I've been thankful for a working car.  The other day my battery died and I realized how nice it is to have a dependable vehicle....which leads me to my third

3.) Met some kind people who stayed with me until my new car battery was delivered.  I was stuck outside, and had to wait outside for an hour until the auto parts guy delivered my new battery and some really nice guys Joji, Peter, Jun, Simon, and three other guys waited with me.  We learned a lot about each other.

4.) So excited for visitors.  Counting down the days for the arrival of my home church's mission team plus..... MY DAD! So excited to see him, and show him around my new home. (still hoping on emily rankin and alex sparks ;)

5.) I've been feeling warn out by my fourth graders.  I've shed a few tears praying for their little hearts.  They need to learn to love each other the way Christ loves each of them.

6.) Missing home, but looking forward to my quick visit in December.

7.) I've been grading like a mad woman.  Parent teacher conferences are coming up and having 27 kiddos takes a lot of prep time.  Please pray that I would be able to share with each parent properly and for wisdom.

8.) I've been looking forward to my little escape to the beach.  Praying that there aren't any typhoons as we travel.

9.)  Loving the soundtrack for "O Brother Where Art Thou"

10.) Been thinking about a new study for some senior girls....hmm I think Psalms will be perfect.

Dog Crimes.

I woke up this morning and this is what I found....

My favorite sandal (that I wear nearly everyday) chewed.

The perpetrators.

Daisy...she's a lover, but she can stir up plenty of trouble.

And Holly....I'm convinced she's the mastermind behind it all.  

I am a little embarrassed by this but when i found my chewed up sandal I nearly cried.  It's only a material thing, and I've gotten almost 4 years out of these shoes but I was so sad to find them buried in the couch, drool covered like no one even cared about them.  My poor little rainbows :(  maybe one day I'll be able to get a new pair.

a few photos to share

Just a few photos I thought were fun.

This is Elias. He's a fun kid despite what it might look like in this picture...he was telling me that the class was too loud so I found him putting tissue in his ears. haha

I love this! One of my kid's brought me this! It's a thank-you giraffe!  

My little German and New Zealand friends.

I don't know what it is about my classes and claiming everything as a class pet...but this Moth has visited our classroom two days in a row and my kids have named him Kevin (I have no idea why they picked Kevin, but I thought it was pretty funny).