Today while walking to my classroom after school I hear a Kindergartner run up to his mom as I passed and point and ask "How did that little girl get to be a teacher?"
One day I will find this flattering...
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Sometimes you just need a crafty day...
After a wonderful week with my 4th graders. Haley and I needed a mental break. We had a hankering for something crafty and decided headbands would be our theme. After perusing the ribbon aisle at Hobby Lobby this afternoon (50% off..hello!) we went to work.
These headbands are SO easy to make. AND so much fun. We decided after both being mistaken for high schoolers and younger since school has started we will embrace our age. I think as elementary teachers we can.
Anyway...here is what came of this glorious day.
Success!
These headbands are SO easy to make. AND so much fun. We decided after both being mistaken for high schoolers and younger since school has started we will embrace our age. I think as elementary teachers we can.
Anyway...here is what came of this glorious day.
Success!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
where you invest your love...you invest your life.
I haven't blogged since I started school! BUT it has been SO wonderful! Seriously. I can't even think of adequate words to tell you how much I love being here. My class is full of 15 fantastic kids. I truly love each of them for their uniqueness, quick wit, and shining personalities. They all make my laugh at least 4 times a day- the Lord fills my heart full of JOY through them! Let me introduce you to my sweet class...:)
Here we are...I couldn't ask for a better class, a better start to the year, better co workers, or a more positive working environment. Seriously. so good. I also got the sweetest note from one of my little ones Friday. It read:
Dear Miss Madden,
Here is a pack of silly bandz for the treasure box. You are a fantastic teacher. Please never forget we're all in this together.
How precious is that? It made me smile..:)
In other news, NW Arkansas is gorgeous. I have found myself perusing the Bentonville Farmer's Market (and wal-mart ohhh toooo many times), relaxing at the "beach" and spending countless hours (quite seriously) at the Boyd's lovely home. I am so thankful for them. Seriously. They are a God-send to me. Simply wonderful.
The Lord has been making his presence known to me so evidently. Sometimes I become apathetic (due to sheer exhaustion I do believe) and find myself hoping that the Lord will make His presence known to me. Yet I really should be expectant that through His divine power He will show himself to me, stretch me (and has been stretching me...) to go and be His light everywhere I go. I just have to remind myself to seek the Lord with wide eyes every day!
Grace and Peace.
Here we are...I couldn't ask for a better class, a better start to the year, better co workers, or a more positive working environment. Seriously. so good. I also got the sweetest note from one of my little ones Friday. It read:
Dear Miss Madden,
Here is a pack of silly bandz for the treasure box. You are a fantastic teacher. Please never forget we're all in this together.
How precious is that? It made me smile..:)
In other news, NW Arkansas is gorgeous. I have found myself perusing the Bentonville Farmer's Market (and wal-mart ohhh toooo many times), relaxing at the "beach" and spending countless hours (quite seriously) at the Boyd's lovely home. I am so thankful for them. Seriously. They are a God-send to me. Simply wonderful.
The Lord has been making his presence known to me so evidently. Sometimes I become apathetic (due to sheer exhaustion I do believe) and find myself hoping that the Lord will make His presence known to me. Yet I really should be expectant that through His divine power He will show himself to me, stretch me (and has been stretching me...) to go and be His light everywhere I go. I just have to remind myself to seek the Lord with wide eyes every day!
Grace and Peace.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
I made it!
I live in Arkansas. AND I love living in Arkansas. So far it's been SUCH a peaceful transition. AND Matt and Haley KEEP blessing me with their company and helping hands (and yummy dinners)...
The move went really well! I left KC on Sunday furniture-less due to a mishap with the U-Haul. My biggest crisis with the entire move has been the hidden outlet in my bathroom. I was convinced for 3 days that an outlet didn't even exist. I was appalled! But the Lord provides flawlessly and so I am now sitting quite cozily in my furnished apartment (with adequate outlets) listening to the sweet sound of Mumford and Sons and that motorcyclist neighbor of mine...I'll put pictures up as soon as everything really is looking nice :)
I am really thankful for my parents. Yesterday they drove from KC with a truck full of my furniture. They also drove back to KC last night after unloading it all and making a quick trip to our neighborhood Wal-Mart (of which I think there are 5-6). I live in Wal-Mart country and have already cheated and ventured to Target. I can't help it- their dollar aisle calls my name!
I start teaching my first class in 1 week. I've met a few of the kids already because their parents are teachers. I have a lot to do between now and then, and a lot of training to undertake--but I think I can handle it. :) My principal keeps asking Haley if I'm okay... I guess she's not used to how relaxed I am. I'm just soaking it all in, and thanking Jesus that such a sweet opportunity presented itself to me. I have been humbled by the people I work with. SUCH sweet spirits and SO much love for the Lord.
Pastor Stuart challenged us with Psalm 34 for this school year. He's such a great man of God! I'm quite thrilled to have such great leadership here.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Psalm 34:4-7
The move went really well! I left KC on Sunday furniture-less due to a mishap with the U-Haul. My biggest crisis with the entire move has been the hidden outlet in my bathroom. I was convinced for 3 days that an outlet didn't even exist. I was appalled! But the Lord provides flawlessly and so I am now sitting quite cozily in my furnished apartment (with adequate outlets) listening to the sweet sound of Mumford and Sons and that motorcyclist neighbor of mine...I'll put pictures up as soon as everything really is looking nice :)
I am really thankful for my parents. Yesterday they drove from KC with a truck full of my furniture. They also drove back to KC last night after unloading it all and making a quick trip to our neighborhood Wal-Mart (of which I think there are 5-6). I live in Wal-Mart country and have already cheated and ventured to Target. I can't help it- their dollar aisle calls my name!
I start teaching my first class in 1 week. I've met a few of the kids already because their parents are teachers. I have a lot to do between now and then, and a lot of training to undertake--but I think I can handle it. :) My principal keeps asking Haley if I'm okay... I guess she's not used to how relaxed I am. I'm just soaking it all in, and thanking Jesus that such a sweet opportunity presented itself to me. I have been humbled by the people I work with. SUCH sweet spirits and SO much love for the Lord.
Pastor Stuart challenged us with Psalm 34 for this school year. He's such a great man of God! I'm quite thrilled to have such great leadership here.
I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Psalm 34:4-7
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