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I am a teacher. I can't spell well or speak correctly. How did I ever become a teacher you ask? Only God. It's a long story. I am an introvert. I think more than I speak. I enjoy being alone, and at home as much as possible. I want to reflect God's love to every person God brings to me. I am married to a wonderful, caring, supportive man. He loves to help others, and is willing to listen and talk to those in need. He loves to garden, and work outside. Cookies are his favorite. We love drinking coffee and eating cookies together. I have a burden for hurting children. I wish all children everywhere, felt love, safety and security, from not only their Heavenly Father, but also from a family that cares more about the needs of their children then their own personal needs. I love looking for small glimpses of God's great love. They are all around us, every day. Have you noticed? Do you know of God's love for you?

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

uncertainty... yet certain

Normally at this time of the year, I'm busy getting ready for the school year to start.

Bulletin boards
Books to read for story time
Games
Room decor
Activity time activities
Vines, Leopards, Giraffes
Classroom seating
A Christmas program
Cleaning schedule
Lessons
Class schedule
Pulling out books and answer keys
Planning morning devotions
etc. etc. etc.


But this year I am not teaching school. I will actually be staying in the classroom, not as a teacher, but as a student. I'm going to attend Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute from the middle of Sept. to the middle of Dec. After Christmas I am planning to return to SMBI until about April, to help my sister cook in the kitchen. Most of the time I'm excited about doing something different. Excited about broadening my horizons. Excited about meeting new people. Excited about change. But with change comes uncertainty. Will I actually enjoy the Bible school life again? Will the studying and assignments be too much? Will I regret leaving the classroom? Will I miss working with children? Is this really what I want to do? Only time will tell... but as I embark on a new journey, there is one thing I can be certain of, and that is, God has lead me this far. He has plans for my life, prosperous ones at that!! And I can, and will rest assured that whatever my future holds, God has designed and written it for a purpose.



So with that in mind....
"Lead on, O King Eternal"

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Anonymous said...

I didn't know you had a blog, Amanda! I applaud your courage to follow your heart and try something different this year. I hope the time at SMBI is incredibly enriching for you.
~Priscilla

August 25, 2010 at 7:20 AM

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