Nov. 7, 2012

Day 7:

Today I am thankful for my wonderful aide. At the beginning of this school year, I posted about how concerned I was because I had 29 kids and no help. None, nothing, it was all me!

Well, I am done down to 28 kids and I finally have some help. We were blessed at the end of September with 1 aide to share. That was great and we were so grateful that we had some help, but with the numbers like they are that still wasn't enough.

Finally, the second  week of October they told us they were looking to get an aide fore every kindergarten teacher. We were so excited because report cards were around the corner and a lot of our report card is one-on-one assessments. Well, we waited and waited and nothing happened. Finally, the day we before we were to go on our week of Fall Break I was introduced to the lady that was to be my aide.

I was a little apprehensive at first because even though I need the help in the classroom, I have trouble relinquishing control because I want to make sure they are learning everything they are supposed to and that it is done correctly. It has been 3 weeks now and I am proud to say there was nothing to worry about...she is great!

I can't wait to get to know her better and I know she is going to be a good asset to my classroom.

Nov. 6, 2012

Day 6:

Today I am thankful for the opportunity to live in a country where we have the right for our leaders. However, with that being said I am even more thankful to have a God who will still be King after all is said and done. He has everything in control no matter the outcome of today's elections. He will reign forever, and knowing that makes every day easier!

Nov. 5, 2012

Day 5:

Today I am thankful for our home. We were fortunate this summer to buy our first home! It was a great deal and perfect for where we are in our lives. I am excited to make it our own, and little by little we are. I can't wait to put up pictures as we get things finished.

Nov. 4, 2012

Day 4:

Today I am thankful for the leaders of my church. We at Mt. Gilead are blessed to have leaders that love and care for us that no matter the time or day they are there. They are there to uplift and encourage. They teach and lead us in the ways of the one true God. They are there through the good, bad and ugly. They care for those within the congregation and those outside. God has placed these leaders in their positions for a reason, and I am thankful to be ministering right alongside them!

November 3, 2012

Day 3:

Today I am thankful for days when I can do absolutely nothing and not feel bad about it! These days are few and far between, but believe me they are much needed when they come along. There is so much going on right now with school and my life that I have been stressed more than ever before in my life! Days to unwind and do nothing but take time for myself help me get through the rough days.

November 2, 2012 ( okay so it's really Nov. 3)

Day 2:
I am doing this a day late because yesterday was rough until last night when we spent the evening with our amazing friends! This leads me to what I was (am) thankful for yesterday.

I am thankful for the best friends Dudley and I have here at home: the Wiese's! They are the type of friends that no matter what we are doing together it is always a great time! We know they are there for us through thick or thin and vice versa we are there for them! We are blessed to have them in our lives!!

Thanksgiving Year 'Round

I am taking the challeng to see if I can write or take a picture of 365 things I am thankful for.

November 1, 2012

Today I am thankful for this wonderful man:

This isn't the greatest picture but I just love that smile and the laugh that goes with it!! He is not only my hubby but also my best friend! He knows how to make me roll with laughter or be there for me to lean on. He knows when I need his help and when to give me space. He is such a Godly man and I know that one day he is going to be an amazing daddy! He shows me his love in 100s of ways! I can't wait to grow old with him!!!!