Here is a sampling of my mind's wanderings throughout my first year of teaching and first time living on my own; nothing extraordinary, just simple, short, and sweet. My friend Alli asked that I create a blog so she could follow my adventures, and I have willingly obliged.

"Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love. Stay in love. And it will decide everything."-Pedro Arrupe, S.J.

9.11.2012

Eye Openers

I love watching my 3rd graders and catching glimpses of who they'll turn out to be. Take quiet, harmless John: I caught him nudging the girl in front of him with the corner of his book, trying to get her attention; he's a ladies' man in the making. My little Stefan had to leave the rocker and continue reading at his desk because he was bothering those around him during silent reading. As he sat in his seat he got a little teary-eyed because he couldn't sit in the rocker anymore; he'll be a simpleton-always looking for the little joys in life. As for me, I catch myself constantly thinking that I love my job and have an overpowering feeling of contentment in my heart. I love these kids, good days and bad. This is where I belong-in the classroom. God's intentions for our lives can be seen all around; we just have to open our eyes.
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