Thankful

and here are the rest for the month.

I am THANKFUL for...

                                          

day 26- forgiveness. It is a powerful thing.

day 27-good days

day 28- my second family abroad. The T family has allowed me to live with them the last 3 summers. I cannot fully show my appreciation for everything they have done for me! :)

day 29- the opportunities I have had to travel. From within the United States to places where I need a passport- I have been blessed with wonderful opportunities to learn, meet new people, and reconnect with others.

day 30- the opportunity I have had to teach at the school I have been placed this semester- Friday will be my last day teaching anything, but it has been a great learning experience- one I wouldn't trade! :)

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 

{Psalm 136:1}

Thanks

I am thankful for

day 25- coffee. A dash of sugar. A splash of cream. Or even just black. Coffee :)

                                             

Thanksgiving

I am THANKFUL for

day 21- chocolate. Sometimes the taste of a bit of chocolate can turn the hour upside down :)

day 22- Thanksgiving day. I got to spend the whole day (since it was the 1st Thanksgiving in several years that I didn't have to work) with my dad's family. It was a bit crazy with the huge family, but entertaining and the weather was beautiful!

day 23- safety and the power of prayer. After an interesting, eventful Black Friday adventure I am thankful that God is a protector and had given me safety thus far in such a restless world.

day 24- time with family. Spending today with my mom's family sitting around, drinking coffee, reading a book, and catching up on this topped with a few gifts, a game, and more family in a bit :)

                                               

                                           

So thankful

I'm a little behind... here is the catch-up!

I am THANKFUL for:

(Day 15) international friends. What a delight and joy it  is to receive surprise phone calls (and videos) and have contact with those a far! Thank you for calling! :)

(Day 16) the assembly here. The is no perfect place, but the assembly, the fellowship, is well worth it!

(Day 17) for the power of adoption. To give a forever family to a child without- what a true joy! :)

(Day 18) naps. It is amazing what a few minutes of a nap can do! :)

(Day 19) my grandparents. Both of my sets of grandparents have set a high standard for following after the things of God, for raising a family, and for giving of their hearts for His service.

(Day 20) a 2-day student week! While I love the students, I am thankful for a work day tomorrow and the Thanksgiving holiday weekend! :) (I am even taking the kids turkey cookies to celebrate!)

Thankful for today

I am THANKFUL for

another year that God has given me to learn and grow. I am excited to see where God will lead me according to His will this next year, as many days as He spares me. While I want to get anxious and impatient, He reminds me to be thankful for each day and trust in Him! :)

Thank you for the many birthday wishes as well! :)

Teacher Tuesday: catch up

A list of things that have been happening in the classroom:

-Halloween activities: talk about a crazy day!
-Veteran's Day thank yous! :)
-Mock election
-Goal celebration
-Field trip to the Rose Theater
-Observations from my university supervisor & the dual language district supervisor

It's been busy busy busy!

I am sadly, slowly starting to release the subjects back to my cooperating teacher as I turn the class back over to her as the semester draws to a close.

In the meantime, I am highly anticipating my placement information for my second semester of student teaching! I would REALLY like to know :)

...now to have my assessment presentation over with on Friday... what a relief that will be to be done!

A few thankfuls

I guess you would say I've missed a few days in sharing my thankfuls... so here are my catch-ups!

I am THANKFUL for...

-good morning messages. When they come with a verse, it makes it even better :)

-food on the table. I can be thankful that I have never had to go without a meal because there simply wasn't a crumb to be found or a penny to be spared, when for many to go without is sadly the normal.

-scarves. I have broken out all of my fall and winter scarves and they have already gotten plenty of use as the weather turns brisk and cold! The more colorful or unique- the better :)

Monday Meditation: one thing

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 

{Galations 6:14}

One thing stand between the world and heaven... the cross. Make Christ all in your joy.

As I think upon this verse, my mind is directed at the hymn:

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My riches gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorry and love flow mingled down!
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, me all.

Thanks

I am THANKFUL for

Ibprophen when the headaches become to much to handle.
                                     

Giving thanks

I am THANKFUL for

A roof over my head and a warm bed! There are so many people here in the city (and across the globe) that aren't fortunate to have a roof over their heads or even their own bed to sleep in, I am SO thankful for this blessing and privilege! :)

Thankful

I am THANKFUL for


FRIDAYS! It is nice to have the end of a work/school week to be able to take a breathe for a few days and come back refreshed the following week. Sometimes... all you can do is make it to Friday! :)

Thankful

I am THANKFUL for

my sisters. While there are rough days, there are also many laughs and smiles. I really am thankful for them... they only have made me tougher. Being the oldest, they have also caused me much reflection too!

Thankful in elections

I am THANKFUL for

the freedom I have in the U.S.A to live where I can share my faith. While I may not agree with the presidential candidates, I do not fear the results. God will preserve those who trust in Him.
I am thankful for freedom.

So blessed and thankful

November is a month to reflect on what we are thankful for.


I hope to post something I am thankful for each day of the month...
starting with a little catch-up and moving forward.



I am THANKFUL for
Day 1: Christ, my Saviour, who saved a unworthy sinner such as me. What a joy and peace I have when I give him my all! :)

Day 2: My parents. They have pushed me to do my best, dream big, have high expectations, and love me despite my faults!

Day 3: Video chats. It is WONDERFUL to be able to connect face to face with friends many miles away! I am so grateful when it works out :)

Day 4: Sundays- a day to gather around the feet of the Saviour and remember Him and have the opportunity to hear the gospel preached too.

Day 5 (today): My student teaching placement. God had his hand in my placement- the ability to use my (poor) Spanish, have a wonderful cooperating teacher and para who are so helpful in my learning experience, and the many connections I've made because of this opportunity.

Monday Meditation: Careth for you

A simple verse with so much comfort and a chapter I've found encouraging of late:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 

{1 Peter 5:7}

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 

He will not suffer they foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. 

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, 

and even for evermore. 

{Psalm 121:1-8}