Last night I was unable to get to sleep for awhile due to the mouse that has come to call our room home. Instead of eating our food (he can't anymore b/c it has been removed from the room) he is now eating the wall--which of course makes more noise. Needless to say, last night was not a very restful night, so I woke up this morning tired and really not wanting to spend my day at school. (I didn't want to spend it anywhere other than my bed).
Today has been one of those days that God gives His children to encourage them. This morning was filled with delightful conversations with Mrs. Miller about particular students needs and how she is flexible and makes mistakes at times and then changes lessons when she figures out what needs to happen. It was spent playing math games with 2nd and 3rd graders that emphasized "greater than," and "less than," concept. I was able to play with two different groups of students, one group struggled with the concept the other caught on very quickly. It was a beautiful example of learning style diversity--everyone learns in a different way. Then at lunch I had a long passionate conversation with a parent who majored in Economics at MIT about micro-finance, community development, and biblical framework; those are subjects that I love discussing, especially when people share my passion and views! And the cherry on top of my day was proof-reading a students essay on "People Who Changed the World," he chose his mother. She seems to be an incredible woman who has changed the world, her moto is be light in dark places, and through her son she reminded me why I was interested in teaching to begin with. I am interested in teaching to bring light into dark places, because I believe that all truth is God's truth and truth is light piercing darkness. I was encouraged and uplifted. :)
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