What a month!

Well, it has been a truly interesting month. I just am finally getting off the couch after 4 days on the couch. I was struck down on Friday night and had a horrible 4 days. I'm now on medications and feeling much better. I'll go back to teaching tomorrow. I'm getting back to myself...anyone that saw me knows that I was pretty pathetic. I can't believe it!!!!!!! I didn't want to miss any days this semester but apparently God had different plans. Well, I must get to some last minute homework and lesson plans so I can hopefully sleep through the night tonight for the first time since Thursday night!!!!!!!! It's Tuesday night...I'm a little behind on sleep right now...as if I wasn't before. I just couldn't sleep because my tonsils were touching each other! You get the idea.

I got a letter from my friend in Afghanistan and he seems to be doing well. I hope to get my cousin's address so I can write him.

I've a got a very busy semester as I plan on finding a job, interviewing, taking my certification tests, taking my two classes, seminar, teaching 2nd graders (miss my Kindergarteners for sure!), tutoring one hour a week, and picking up side babysitting jobs so I can survive the semester. Pray for strength and good health! :)

Be blessed!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

(This is in the ski lodge....the best is yet to come.)

I know it's not New Year's Day but I've been gone learning how to snowboard and skiing (1 day out of 4). I was and still am a little sore. Quite a few beautious bruises to show for it. I really LOVED it though. I know some were apprehensive about my excitement...and my ability for that matter....but I am pretty good for only 3 days and LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

(Below is a pic of me and the snowboard....when I get my mom's camera...I'll try to post video of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I'm looking forward to starting a new year and seeing what God has planned for this transitional year in my life.

Please pray with me as I look into teaching contacts that I have and seeing where God wants me to be teaching. Also, please pray for my cousin as he leaves for Basic Training on Jan. 15. I also found out that my friend Jordan will be in Afghanistan for 6 months!!!! Pray for his safety while there and a safe and quick return! I started in a second grade class today and I'm a little apprehensive about it. Just pray that I am able to feel more comfortable with my teacher as time passes. I will probably start teaching duties next week! :)

Blessings to you and your family this NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!