It is now Saturday, and we have made it through our first week of school! As my mom said, I guess I am now a second generation homeschool teacher. For months now I have prayed about teaching, and the first two and a half weeks in the village were spent in preparing. It was a daunting idea, and I knew I could never do it in my own strength. Now here I am, one week in, more convinced of that than ever. I can't! Even if I could get us through a school day, I couldn't help them really learn anything. On day one I prayed that Jesus would keep me depending on Him and not let me get too comfortable. I know it's only week one, but so far so good! I knew that there would be challenges, and I'm certainly able to see many of them right now. It will take wisdom, patience and endurance, but I know that all are found in Him. Amid questions and moments when I wonder how in the world this is going to happen, I find that I have joy in it. It's satisfying. I know that it's the work He has given me to do right now, and I'm truly happy. Real contentment and joy come from walking in His will. I want to seek His strength to be faithful in teaching with excellence, but more than anything, I am praying that as we go through each day, He will live through me to show these kids (who have come to mean so much to me) His love, which is patient, kind.... (1 Cor. 13) I want them to see Him in me. This is only the beginning of this adventure! Your prayers are appreciated more than I can say, and it means so much to know that there are many faithfully praying in the days ahead.
And because blog posts are just more fun with pictures...
This is the school room in the very early stages of organization. Scary!
Here it is the day before school, posters all over the floor, and still in need of benches
Our little first grader, very excited to learn about planets!
One more sleep until school!
The posters are up, and it looks so nice! The one on the right is my favorite- it's like a mini thesaurus. Looking at it makes me realize how much I love words.
Students and teacher on our first day
Hard at work!
A misprint in the history workbook resulted in Hala cutting Leif Erickson in half. We all had a good laugh over that one. Good thing we have glue sticks!
We finished our week with our first art project. I think I had as much fun as the girls!
2 comments:
They are so blessed to have you as their teacher and friend! I know how wonderful and rewarding teaching is and I am so glad you can experience that! I think you'll be so busy with schooling, discipling, instructing and loving others that your time there will fly by! Enjoy it for all it is! Enjoy each and every day! Praying for you!
Enjoy following your blog! God is using you in more ways than you know! Grace and Peace to you!
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