Nope its not. Not only is today a start of the work week - it is also the start of the work season for many of my friends who are teachers. THANK YOU for being a teacher, for caring and loving what you do and the love you have for our youth. There are success stories every day as you pour yourself into your students. You may not be able to reach every single one of your students - some will continue to have problems at home, some may never be organized enough, continue to forget their homework and a host of other things - but for the next 9 months - YOU will have more time with these children and youth than many will have time with their parents. Some have a missing parent and those children have to fight, claw and scrape just to be noticed. You are a major influence on their lives. Its hard no doubt - but then again what is easy that is worth fighting for? Those kids are worth your fight and your struggles. Teach them, love them and you will change them. Those kids will be a different child 9 months from now..... because of you.
I am here to encourage you as you begin to plug back in. Our faculty and students here on campus will be coming in this week as we gear up for the fall semester starting next Monday. I too am in your shoes but without the time off during the summer. What did God reveal to you during your time off? What have you learned that is preparing you for what is ahead?
I recently had a conversation with a dear child about starting back to school. She too was wanting summer to last a little longer and she has already started back. I shared with her that the summer season is just that - a season in time. The new season which we will begin now is a change of scenery and with it comes new friends, new opportunities and new challenges that God wants us to learn. He wants us to grow and the only way to do that is if we move through the seasons in life. Its an exciting time!
Pastor Jimmy spoke yesterday about everyone having value. Each of us is valuable to God. He gave up everything for each and every one of us. Those children that you have contact with every day are no different. Even though you may not be able to share Jesus directly with them because you are in a public school - it does not mean you can't show each of them the practical love of Jesus. Let your light shine so that they all may see something different in you.
Carol, Kyle and I have a busy week ahead. Carol was up and adam this morning at 5:30. Had the PTA breakfast at school for all the teachers. My cousins will be here this afternoon for a few hours to visit. Looking forward to that! Tomorrow - I am with "MyGirls" and Kyle - headed to a birthday party for another one of "MyKids" ... they are having the party at their local pool. Should be a blast!!! - Hoping I won't have too much grown up things to do and I get to play with the kids for 4 hours! :)
Thursday is back to school night, we find out who Kyles teacher will be and meet the other kids from the class. Always an exciting time! Thursday night - is KENNY CHESNEY - Just in time for Hurricane Fran to show up and drench us - we are going anyways!
Thanks Kaylee for spending time with us this past weekend. Thanks Hayley for spending yesterday with us! Ya'll are some special ladies........ we love you both. Look forward to "Next" time already.......
There is much in life to be thankful for.........
Have a great Monday everyone,
Lonnie~
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