Fifth Grade Frenzy

I am both excited and nervous to announce that I am going to be a fifth grade teacher! I cannot believe I just typed those words. My life is about to get interesting. I know, for a fact, that the Lord has given me this wonderful opportunity. I believe He has put me in this position for a specific purpose. For, everything He does has purpose and, in the end, to bring glory to Himself. I'm just thankful He chose me.

I will now have to go by the name, Ms. Welch. Ugh. This makes me feel really old. Sorting through many bulletin board sets and themes is a difficult task for one who has a hard time making decisions. Although, I think one has finally stuck with me. It's a mixture between Treasure/Pirates/Sea themes. It all works together, so, I believe I'm going to run with it. It is great having a mother who is also a teacher....I can use her stuff instead of buying it all! Don't you just love how it all works out!?

I am praying for a great first year, but I also know that every teacher has to have their "first year." Secondly, I am praying that the Lord will give me wisdom and patience throughout this new experience. Third, I am praying for my class that they will have teachable minds and the eagerness to learn.

This is going to be one exciting year!

Turning the Tassel

 

Tonight, one week ago, I graduated from COLLEGE. I definitely do not feel old enough to have completed this mile stone in life. Turning the Tassel in high school seemed like a "big deal," but looking back on it now, four years later, it was not. Yes, it was moving to the next step (college), but you were still under the parent's wing. When I turned my tassel, a week ago, I realized that it's time to be an adult. Yes, the two words I do not like to hear...Grow Up. Eww. Those two words are detrimental to a person with Peter Pan Syndrome. (I'm joking). I had no idea how hard it would be to "figure out" what the Lord would have for me to do with my life. Questions like "Where do I go?" "Do I teach my first year after college?" "Do I stay where I am, or move away?" I am single (I know, I know...how can that be?? LOL I'm joking), so if I move away I will be alone. Obviously, then, I am a little apprehensive with that idea. But, who knows, God knows what is best, and I must be willing to step out and DO IT- whatever His will may be.  Anyways, the moment I turned that tassel, those questions flooded my mind. But, that's part of life, and I am pleased to know that I have the Lord, my parents, family, and friends to help me. I don't know what I would do with out them.