Affirmation.....

Good day to all! 

It's amazing how the Lord affirms what He has been teaching you when you listen....even when it's bad news.  I found out last night that a former student of mine passed away this week.  I don't know any details, only that he is gone.  It makes me so sad for his family.  It also affirms that I need to take in each day and really focus on the moments God gives me with the people HE has placed in my life.  I remember this student and pray that the time we had made a difference in his life....

I have been pondering my role as a "teacher".  What are my priorities?  Is it of the utmost importance that I teach division or spelling, or is it more important that I speak truth into my kids' lives, build them up, and watch them grow as they learn HOW to learn for themselves?  I truly believe that they will learn more and retain more if I affirm the wonderful, unique people that God has made them to be!  Each one has a special role in the world, and there is nobody else like them...they are truly unique.  I treasure each one of them and pray that I will influence them to be the best they can be. 

FUNNY:  the other day I felt my age when I couldn't find my cell phone, no matter how hard I dug in my purse.  My dad, on the other end of the line, finally asked me what I was talking on?!  I suppose if I have the phone on my ear, it wont' be in my purse....  hee hee.