I feel so overwhelmed right now but I’m overwhelmed by blessings.
I’m just now getting home at 8 from a day full of work. Right after school I had a meeting for first year teachers and then a meeting to hand out report cards. I figured today would be crazy, hectic, and no fun at all. But! I was proven wrong.
I walked into my classroom this morning and found a big wooden carved bulldog sitting on my desk. (That happens to be the mascot of my school). I was very confused about what it was and where it was from. I read the note that was attached to it and found out that it was part of an award. It apparently is new and called the “Bully” award, which can mean something good in English as well as bad. It was given to me for being an inspiring teacher to those around me and for being there for my students. It made me feel very special and honored and was a great start to the day.
I also had many students compliment me today and talk to me about next year. At the parent night at school, some parents also came up to me and complimented me. On the way home I started thinking about all of my kids and how much I actually do enjoy them. I am truly going to miss them next year. I realized how blessed I am and how much I love my job.
It’s about relationships. Relationships with my coworkers, relationships with my bosses, and relationships with my students. I love it. I absolutely do. Thank you Lord for this opportunity and this blessing.
I’m feeling the same way.
God is so good to give us these times.
And I’m glad you shared this. And I’m glad you’re loving your job. These kids must be smart, because they chose to love an awesome person.
Keep on praising Him!
Felicitations Mary Kathryn!!! That’s so exciting! I’m really proud of you. And I feel your pain, and joy, about teaching. God has called us to this though, so keep your head up and know that He has more wonderful things in store!
I’ve been away from blogging for awhile but I was just catching up on yours and it is so sweet to see what you’ve written. It seems like you’ve really grown a lot. That’s so exciting! I miss you and I felt like I was you all weekend when I was doing something so adventurous. I thought about you a lot. Love you, miss you!