It's been a while....

I cannot believe it's been since October since I posted to my blog.  Obviously life has been a little busy...Here's what you need to know :) 


Crazy thing is that in one long short month I'll be done with my first year of teaching.  I seriously cannot believe how quickly this year has past.  I cannot believe it's been a year since I graduated from RMC, but at the same time my college days feel like they were lightyears ago.


A little word of advise,  being a grown-up is not all that it's cracked up to be, cherish every moment of being young, carefree, and without real responsibility, because you can never go back.  Seriously, don't wish your life away.  The real world will always be waiting for you, it's not going anywhere.  So cherish every minute of the time you have. 


This year hasn't been easy.  It's been filled with heartache, but also with joy. It's been filled with tears, but also laughter.  Looking back and reflecting on where you have been is always an eye-opening experience.  


Starting school in September was one of the most challenging and scary things I've ever done, walking into a class with 21 five year olds who have absolutely no idea what they're doing in your class is a little overwhelming.  But we've made it, and not only have we made it, but all of us have grown so much!  I cannot tell you how proud I am of my little babies, they have soared since September, academically and socially. If someone would have told me my kids would have been where they are today, I would have called them crazy, in fact I think I did.  But it's true, all the hard work pays off, and you  DO see the fruit of your labor.


Not only was I a first year teacher, but I was an absolute emotional mess at the beginning of the year.  My heart was broken in about a hundred million different pieces and I had no idea how to fix it.  The thing is, God's timing is perfect, my students, co-workers who I now consider family came in my life at just the right time.  My heart is by no means all put back together, but it is beginning to heal.  The love and support of my friends at Ridge was without a doubt God sent.  


I cannot believe I'm drawing near the end of yet another huge milestone in my life, but I guess that's life, it just keeps going no matter how badly you want to slow it down.  I don't know what's next for me, or how my life will change next week, next month, or next year.  There is an absolute peace in knowing that God is control and he works all things for good and for His glory, and I know there is  nothing to fear in that.  


Exodus 14:14 says, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still."