A Mile in My Shoes
Hunter gave me the title for this week's entry; more importantly he gave me his shoes. I didn't walk a mile in them, but I did walk the first thirty feet without my braces in two years. [...]
Hunter gave me the title for this week's entry; more importantly he gave me his shoes. I didn't walk a mile in them, but I did walk the first thirty feet without my braces in two years. [...]
Oops, I skipped posting last weekend. Things begin to get crazy around BFA during the month of May. Students turn their brains off, and teachers have to fight with them to turn their brains back on until finals. There's new content to cover, late work to grade, and various responsibilities to deal with around school. I also have visa paperwork, medical bills, insurance claims, and therapy rides on my radar in addition to still trying to be a good teacher. [...]
Christians do weird stuff. From the outside, I imagine baptism looks like one of those weird things. However, from the inside, it is one of the greatest parts of the Christian family. Baptism is done differently across denominations, but it's always a celebration. This morning I got to celebrate eight people declaring their faith in Jesus and desire to live for him. [...]
I really love my job. Like seriously, I can hardly express my excitement to go to work each morning. I love my students so much, and I'm so fortunate to be at a school where I can invite students over for pico and chips. Mexican food and students are two of my favorite things on the planet. I had a couple really wonderful interactions this week - more than a couple - that have encouraged me that despite my physical struggles, I'm where I'm supposed to be and doing what I'm supposed to do.[...]