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.
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