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It has come to our attention, that our 1st graders ,and well I could add Kindergarten in this number as well. But they are the class, that would just sit down in the middle of running, or playing a game last year if they didn't want to play. So today, after many complaints of "I don't feel well", we decided to ask the kids who didn't feel well, and sent them to sit on the stage. Yeah, you can imagine how many were left.
27 students decided they wanted to sit out. But we had a blast with the other 30 kids who wanted to play.
In kindergarten today, the girls must have gotten tired of tag, because they one by one, layed on the floor when they were done playing. So while 30 girls were playing tag, 12 decided to stop playing and cause injury to themselves by laying on the gym floor. I had to take control, and say enough was enough, and ended P.E. early.

Facts

So in the last month, I've realized that there are a few facts about my Kindergartners...

Fact #1--- Blowing a whistle is like music to their ears...Who me, they Say? The whistle does not imply being quiet or lining up.
Fact #2-- -When a kid is hurt, take them to the drinking fountain. It does wonders in calming the child down.
Fact #3---An untie shoe is better than tied. But the shoe relay race is amazingly fun.
Fact#4--Asking a child if they have their lunch card is like asking the wind.
Fact#5---Don't try and show a kids up in sit-ups, when you yourself haven't done one in 10 years.
Fact#6---Dodge ball is the best game ever, and I am the coolest teacher for it.
Fact#7---Dandelions will live forever.
Fact#8---If you are sick, then you must drink lots of water...not nap. Water is better for you.
Fact#9---Mixing milk cards in with the lunch cards is a great trick to make Miss Childs' ''go crazy. Ok, so maybe I threw a little tantrum about it, and the kids thought it was funny.
Fact#10---The Phrase "blow a bubble in your mouth" will keep 60 kids quiet walking down the hall to music and art.
Fact#11---10-count jumping jacks Rock!!!
Fact#12---Kickball is a blast, when Miss Childs' is at the top of the bleachers trying not to fall and catch the ball.

Laughable Moments

So every once in awhile, my job still allows me to hear funny moments.
A 4th grader was trying to tell another student the answer and we told her don't tell the her the answer to the problem.
Her response to this was " Well, you can't just leave the answer in the middle of the road. It's not meant to just be left there. When someone gives you an answer, you are supposed to use it and share it with others."
Interesting take on it, but I guess that was her imagination on what to do with an answer. So if someone gives you an answer, don't just hold it in, share it with someone. Apparently, it's knowledge to share.

Discouragement

It's 1 am! This post will be finished when I finally finish studying about this topic...I read tonight about an angel being sent to Elijah...Right now, I need an angel to help.
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Ever just doubt God's goodness? Ever think that God's heart hurts when we question his love?
Such unbelief is sin, but also trouble. When we no longer believe in God's goodness, we no longer trust in his care, and we end up running away. Jesus loves us enough to confront us when our attitude is wrong.
I've been in constant belief that God doesn't care anymore. But in reality, He does. It's the trust we need of God. God wants us to trust him. Jesus really cares about about our concerns. 1 peter 5:7"Cast all your anxiety on him".
Too often I hold on to doubt and confusion till my questions explode as accusations. God loves us too much to neglect us. He gives us an invitation to draw close to him. Kneel before Jesus at the cross. Does he care? You better believe I know he does. Until we stop doubting God's goodness, we can't experience God's love. He longs to gather us in his arms. The Lord invites us to cast our burdens to him, and our doubts, fears and anxiety.
"I have your ultimate good in mind"...That in itself is encouragement to me.
Spend your morning with a good routine. It's what starts your day, and if you wake up late, and rushing to get things done, then your day will continue that way. I've been getting up early, and spending 10 minutes in prayer, and it's making a difference in my day.

SHOES

Even when your day is hectic, and stressful, and your wanting to run away from it all...a child can always make you laugh or smile.

On Friday, a girl decided that it would be fun to tie her shoes together...and make lots of annoying, tight knots. It took me over 10 minutes to get it out. I'm not the knot master.
I said I was greatly disappointed in her, all the while laughing at this mess I found myself in.
So I continued to pry and find the answer to why this happened. Apparently this is the quote I received" I thought that since these shoes were old, I could tie the shoes together, and then my Mom would have to buy me new ones".

Dangerously Surrender...or danerously living?

What happens when you say Yes to God?




Remember this Post------6-14-09
It's only been a month since I started reading this new book. I randomly bought a couple books when Berean Bookstore was out of business. Here is the title currently reading..."DANGEROUS SURRENDER". Now who in their right mind would even pick up that book, fully knowing it was going to be a difficult read. AHHH! Only me, and I've spent several days lately reading it. Here's a few keys: Will you voluntarily surrender the keys to the kingdom of Me and accept Jesus' dangerous invitation to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow him? I need to surrender control. Will you decide to say yes to God, even b/f knowing the full implications of what that yes may mean?(still working on it) Will you let God "ruin" you forever altering how you relate to other in your life and world? I want to be ready. I want to create space in my heart for hurting people. This is what I'm ready for in my missions trip to Israel in about a month.


Fast Forward 2 months later---
God really worked while I was in the Holy Land. I could continue to expound, but some of you who read this still need to hear from me in person, I know.
But--while in the Holy Land, I was given great opportunity to witness, and listen, and share the E.E.
Tonight, I was given the opportunity to take the next level in E.E. Sounds scary,exciting,and impossible. But God is working in my life, and I know He wants me to surrender it all. And in more areas than this one right now.
But the call has come--Still indecisive,and unwilling,and praying God will lead me...maybe he did, as I finish this book tonight, I came across this--(as if this was the answer I needed).
"God, I'm not sure that I'm strong enough, courageous enough, or disciplined enough to pay the necessary price to see your kingdom. I have gotten lazy, usually looking for a way out of difficulty rather than facing it head on. Would you remind me today that the cause is worth any cost. I might have to pay? I'm willing to believe that you are a rewarder of those who seek you, and I can anticipate that while I may be asked to give up something precious to me, I will also gain something of infinite worth. I'm willing to risk it all for you."
---- so i was looking for an answer tonight, after the email I received. My mind was going wild, and I couldn't concentrate. Only 30 pages to read and I end on this note...WOW!(why did I go to this book for an answer tonight?)
I can't fully say that my answer to God's calling is yes, because I am still wavering, though I do feel as if God gave me encouragement in this prayer and book.
If you're willing to give it all and surrender it all, you will see God work in amazing ways. Your life will be totally stretched, and such rewarding in ways you'll never know. Pray and ask God to give you the next opportunity in life to take the next level of opening your life and holding your hands out and saying"God, it's all your". Say yes, and see what happens. (oh, I'm supposed to listen to my own words, you say).

A debate on Summer Olympics

Happy Birthday to my Brothers and Neice!!!!!!!!

I'm sitting here trying for some peace and quiet...running on 4 hours of sleep from coughing all night and I hear this conversation going on in the kitchen from my family members.

My Bro. Cal: What, you can't have her..I want her
My Sister in Law: What is your problem
My Dad: No you get so and so
My Bro: No, I want....
My Neice: See these teams aren't fair
My Mom:Don't make too many events, these seem to go on and on, then nobody wants to play(she was speaking for herself)
My Dad: You couldn't hit it over the fence anyhow
My Bro: Uh
My dad: You get Erika
My Bro: No, I don't want her...
My Dad: Then put her back over here
My sister n law: Stop it, listen to yourself
My niece:These teams aren't fair, we have to start over
(they are making teams for the olympics, and my brother thinks it's unfair with everyone he gets) It's not done yet, they now have to go through the list and determine which events to do today.
Oh the drama of my family. Finally heard these words of there you have it. It's done. I'll update later how this goes...
Bean Bag Toss....Homerun Derby...presents


My weird Family


Neighbor kids came to swim tonight