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| Ramblings on life
Life is good. It's complicated,but it's good. Have you stopped to think about the many roles you lead? For instance I'm a student, a Spanish teacher, mentor, a youth leader, a wife, daughter, sister, grandaughter, niece, friend... the list doesn't end. And each of us can make a list like this. Each job we have, calling we receive, relationship we take part in makes us who we are. If we care about each aspect of our identities we must invest time, energy, creativity, and love into each of those relationships, vocations, and roles in life. But, how do we do it all well? How can I not pour myself completley into one role or another. How can I be all that I want to be to my students and my youth group and my husband? Will that devotion enhance my relationship with God or detract from it? Will I burn out? How can I be there for my troubled 16 year old brother who is 1000 miles away and needs to know he is loved and can make good decisions in life and that life is worth living well. It's beautiful when you can feel for even a moment that you are in right relationship with those in your life and that you are letting God work through you in your various callings. But, those moments are precious and few. I'm left thinking that we simply have to have faith that it's worth it and God is in control. It's a blessing to find purpose in life and to share it with those you love. | | |
| Hi all... I'm taking a break from Xanga and heading here:
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Leave comments and let me know if you're writing on a blog. Love to you all! -Ash | | |
| I am officially placed for student teaching! I'll be at Thornapple Kellog High School with Mrs. Sames. The interview went well today. I really like the school and the faculty that I met so far, my supporting teacher seems wonderful too. She has a daughter that goes to Calvin, so I think she'll be like a mom a bit. I like that and I hope I learn a lot from her.
I didn't get to sub as much as I'd like this week, GRPS didn't have school on Tues, I had my interview today and yesterday I kinda got scheduling screwed up. Anyway, I hope next week works out better on that front.
8th grade game night tomorrow. Gotta get ready for that, Sunday School, and youth group. Should be fun. I love my job. | | |
| What is it like after death? What do you imagine. What does the Bible say? It doesn't give a lot of details, glimpses really. The Heaven in the book I'm reading is not the way I imagine life after death promised by Jesus. But, it is an interesting read it makes me think about how I need to cherish my days here and the people I love. I miss my family a lot. When Javier's mother was very sick a week ago, it was a wake-up call to us as well. I can hardly wait to get to Ecuador and meet them and see Javier's reunion with them after SIX years. Wow, that is such a long time. It's only been since May that I've been without my mom and sister, aunt, and Grandma and I desperately miss their company. You know what though? When they were here, did I appreciate it like I should have? No. I actually was an ungrateful brat when I think about one evening they were here. Did Javier savor the hugs from his mom and the lessons from his father while he was younger? Not as much as he will when we get there now. That will be such a joyous day when we see them and are with them. That is something like what I think Heaven will be like,that day in Ecuador will be a glimpse. The happiness in my mother-in-laws eyes when she sees her son return to her. A reunion with those we truly love. To be truly with God, knowing him fully, and cherish his embrace. | | |
| So, I'm finally substitute teaching. Today it was 6th grade English tomorrow its high school History and then Monday both High School English and History. The 6th graders at Harrison Park were CRAZY, but I am glad to be in schools, it's fun to see the different classrooms and styles. I'm still waiting to hear about where I will student teach in Feb.
Other than that I feel like youth ministry is really being blessed. We have 56 youth show up last week! Last year we averaged about 23 (between 20 and 25) and this year it's more like 37 on average! I had a meeting tonight with 8th graders who want to become more involved in leadership roles this year and then with the Sr. high leader and a church member to talk about service work that our groups can be doing. Degage and In The Image. I'm excited to see families and leaders of both the middle school group and the sr. highs getting involved in these service opportunities in Grand Rapids! Please keep this in your prayers.
I miss my sister lately. And Nikka. | | |
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