As I predicted when I decided to try this blogging thing, I probably can't do it every day. I have several ideas about what I want to write about, but not the time to sit and type. Preparing for school has had me out of the house for a lot of the week. And now my inbox is full of e-mails to look at. This might be the place to confess that I enjoy reading card making and crafting blogs. It helps sooth my frustrated craft person.
Tomorrow is another early day! So I'd better get to bed. The dog probably has my side of the bed warmed up and my PJs are clean!!!
-J.A.M.
P.S. My family enjoyed hosting a our new pastor and some friends in a meet and greet. Wow, what fun to reminisce about the last 16 years of our lives. I was moved to tears by the shared prayers of the children in our group. With the help of God, we have raised wonderful children.
Thank you, Lord, for our many blessings! Amen
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
New School Year
In less than two weeks my children will be back at school. I am a teacher so I have already started getting my classroom ready. I have one week of summer left. I will spend some time this week finishing up and trying to get ready for the beginning of school. However, there is always last minute stuff to prepare or figure out.
With the beginning of school, I always have new worries for myself and my children. Will my new class mesh? Will I be able to meet some of the special needs in my classroom? Will my children have supportive teachers? Will my children have continued academic success? (I had this same worry for myself as a student oh so many years ago.) I try not to let these worries be known, I keep them all in.
I know my husband gets that there is a lot on my mind, but he is less of a worrier. I need his steadiness as I enter the new school year with questions and worries swirling around in my head. He is my rock!
This month during worship, our minister is preparing us for "A Fresh Start." It probably relates to the fact that she is new to our congregation. However, it applies to the start of the new school year. I must remember to give these worries to God and take God with me as I start this new journey that is a new school year as both a teacher and parent.
-J.A.M.
With the beginning of school, I always have new worries for myself and my children. Will my new class mesh? Will I be able to meet some of the special needs in my classroom? Will my children have supportive teachers? Will my children have continued academic success? (I had this same worry for myself as a student oh so many years ago.) I try not to let these worries be known, I keep them all in.
I know my husband gets that there is a lot on my mind, but he is less of a worrier. I need his steadiness as I enter the new school year with questions and worries swirling around in my head. He is my rock!
This month during worship, our minister is preparing us for "A Fresh Start." It probably relates to the fact that she is new to our congregation. However, it applies to the start of the new school year. I must remember to give these worries to God and take God with me as I start this new journey that is a new school year as both a teacher and parent.
-J.A.M.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Should I or Shouldn't I?
Should I or shouldn't I? I have a lot of thoughts I'd like to share. But do I have time? I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a dog owner, a teacher, a very frustrated crafter. Do I have time to sit and blog? During our vacations the past several years I have created share pages at Shutterfly.com. I have been able to document our activities on a daily basis and share them along with pictures with family and friends. This means I have sometimes stayed up after everyone else has gone to bed. I need my sleep or I get cranky.
There seems little risk with Blogger, so I may give it a try.
-J.A.M
There seems little risk with Blogger, so I may give it a try.
-J.A.M
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