Heartache, Abram's gift, teaching, a day with Megan

Heartache
The first week of the new year has been a difficult one for so many people I know. Cancer, fatal accidents, spiritual warfare, sickness and tears for lost souls have been on the hearts of many. However, God is still working despite these difficulties. One friend of mine worked it out so that she could register for classes that start next week. Others have been encouraged by good friends and positive outlooks.

Abram's gift
*I really thought Genesis would be a major bore to read through, but so far it has given me a lot of thought about creation, life lessons, and love.*January 6th's passage is from Genesis 13:5-15:21. Abram and Lot and their neighbors live in a plentiful land, but there isn't enough land for everyone to live fairly and equally. The followers of both men started arguing about who should live where. Abram tells Lot to pick anywhere he wants to live-ANYWHERE!, knowing he might get the short end of the stick. Abram was willing to take the least, telling Lot that they especially shouldn;t argue because they are family. Abram moved to a piece of land where danger was everywhere. But God saw what had happened and gave rich land to Abram "as far as you can see" What a rich blessing! What are we willing to give up no matter what? Even if we don't always become rewarded, are we willing to take the shorter end for someone else's sake?

(To quote a co-worker's facebook status:)
Every sixty seconds you spend angry, upset or mad, is a full minute of happiness you'll never get back.
Teaching
I'm so excited for future teaching plans. Now that I am almost a junior, I am starting to plan the actual "going into schools" stuff. I'm really looking forward to a possible observation opportunity in May. I'm really hoping it all works out.

A Day with Megan

I got to spend time with a dear friend of mine today. We used to work together, but since we don't (she has an actual job now), I hadn't seen her in 2 years. I love that she is always smiling and has a radiant personality. Although I didn't take pictures of her and me together, she took one of us. We watched a movie and played a long game of Disney Trivial Pursuit. (I'm still not the Disney Expert I thought I was) But here is a nice picture she took of me and my cousin. :D

Great Minds Don't Think Alike

I'm thankful for people. Today I have had a complete pinterest obsession, finding awesome ideas for my future classroom. I'm blown away at the creativity many people have and their willingness to share their ideas. I also went to Google and searched teacher blogs which are cool because I get to see what teachers around the country are doing, what's working, and what issues come up. I just want to skip college and get into teaching! I'm also thankful for my cousins. We are really close. I have 15 on my dad's side and we're all really close. They are always making me laugh or letting me confide in them when girl time is needed. I couldn't decide which photo was my favorite, so I'll post them all.


The famous Cousin table!


Sweetest and newest little one. :)




Goofin off in the truck bed (not hillbillies, I promise!)







I'm thankful for people. :D

*A witty and enjoying title about enjoying life goes here*

Since my last post, I have worn socks, sneakers, basically anything that did not show off that wonderful set of orange toes I posted on here. So when I was walking into church today in my denim skirt and open toed sandals, I looked down and went, "Orange? What was I thinking???" Life lesson: Sometimes a good idea or intention can be good, for awhile. (Although I really hard a hard time thinking about that in the past few hours)

Happy birthday to my friend Jeremy who turns the *old* age of 26 today. :P This guy should have a great birthday-he has been a really great listener and Christian friend to me in the past few months. (And wink wink ladies-he's single...)

Tonight I got to catch up with my uncle, aunt and cousin on another taco bell family outing. They are having another little baby (yay!) My uncle teased me about school and whether I had a boyfriend. He started listing off names such as Bobby, Jack, James, etc and my eight year old cousin shouts, "JANET!!!" and everyone cracks up. I have missed her cuteness.

I'm reading this book about the couple who delivered the baby that wasn't theirs due to a medical mistake. It's an interesting read.

I've also been trying to beat my wii tennis score since my mom found the disc again. I'm afraid I'm stuck at level 530...for now. :P

I'm praying about college finances (it's expensive you know) and that I can keep up on my Bible reading.