Music Daze

For as long as I remember, I have always loved music! I remember singing all the time, whether at home, at church, in the car, or wherever! The Lord has recently opened a new door for me at my school.

I always hoped that I would be able to teach elementary school (just like my mom and grandmother). When I began teaching, I also began to have a desire to teach music. Music is such a wonderful way to worship the Lord, and I am so thankful for the training that I had throughout high school and college. Last week, I was talking to my principal about offering music lessons at my school. I was so happy when she gave me the okay! I sent home flyers to the students. I wasn't sure what to expect. I figured if no one contacted me, I could always offer lessons for the next year. It never hurts to ask. I have been praying that the Lord would at least provide a  couple of students for me; however, I realized that whatever His will for this new adventure would be, it would be the best thing for me. This will be my first time teaching music lessons, so although I wanted a ton of students, I knew that just a couple would be best for me, as I'm getting started. I was so happy when I received an e-mail from one of my parents. I am going to have the privilege of teaching her two students voice and piano! I was so excited about this opportunity! I began lessons the first week of October. The Lord has blessed me with 5 voice students and 2 piano students! Please pray with me as I begin this new opportunity. I am so excited, but definitely a little nervous. Can't wait to see what this new adventure has in store!!

School Daze

     Well, today was my first day of school! It went so well! I got up great this morning. I was so excited! I went to iron my clothes and everything was moving great....UNTIL..... I head in to the bathroom and plug in my straightener. To my dismay, I discovered that my straightener would not turn on. Yes, it's true! My straightener worked yesterday, but on my first day of school it broke!! I was determined that this incident would not get me down!! I got to school a little early just to make sure everything was ready and some of my students arrived like 5 minutes later!! 

     I was a little nervous about meeting the student's parents. Considering this is only my 2nd year teaching, I was expecting to be grilled by them; however all of the parents were so nice and welcoming to me! I was so thankful for that support so early on in the year.

     I have never seen a class so excited to be at school! They all came in with huge smiles and were so excited to get started!  One student said that, "Today was the best day ever!"  Today was only a half day so we were not able to have a full lesson in all of our subjects. As the students were packing up, I told them that we would have Math on Monday. I then heard cheering! 

     When one of my boys got in his car, he looked at his mom and said, "Mom, I LOVE 3rd Grade!" What a great start to the year They worked so hard and did a great job! Hoping that they are this enthusiastic a month from now! Monday will be our first full day! 

     I learned a few days ago, that I will be teaching two classes in 4th Grade this year. I will finish teaching my 3rd grade class in the afternoon, and will have a teachers aid to come in for an hour or so while they work on seatwork. I am excited about this extra opportunity to teach more students. I will teach them spelling, science, (1st semester), and history (2nd semester). I will definitely be busy, but I am so excited for this opportunity!

     As the school year goes on, I know that there will be great days in the classroom and some, well, not so good days; however, I am so blessed that today was a great day! The Lord has been so good to me. I am so thankful to be a teacher! As the school "daze" go on, I know that I will have so many sweet and absolutely hilarious stories to share!

Psalm 18:30- "As for God, His way is perfect..."

Why Blog?

     Well, I have decided to enter the blogging world. The purpose of my blog is to first of all glorify the Lord. The Lord has blessed me in so many ways, and I feel as though it is my duty and privilege to share that with other people. I would also like my blog to encourage other bloggers.

     On December 19, 2009, I married the man that God created for me! I am so thankful that the Lord brought Bradley and I together. We have a blast being married and seem to laugh all the time! Cooking has also been quite an adventure to me!

      We are privileged to serve with Brother and Mrs. Fred Carraway at their mission church- Freedom FWB Church- in Roanoke Rapids NC. We work with the teenagers and children. We have learned so much working in a mission church and thank the Lord for the opportunity to serve here!

     The Lord has also given me the opportunity to be a teacher. I am about to begin my second year of teaching! I am so excited about the new school year! My first year of teaching was a blast, and I am looking forward to what this year holds!

      The Lord is so good to me....I love the life that he has given me!