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Saturday, October 6, 2007
8:39:00 AM EDT
Another week or two has flown by. I cannot believe how quickly the weeks are flying. I am still loving my students, still having frustrating days dealing with some of the challenging behaviors that I have to deal with, but God gives me the strength. I have two students that are "special" and who don't have the same social skills that my other children have, and who cannot stand the sight of each other. It makes me sad. They are constantly fighting, yelling at each other and looking for trouble. I did have one incident, though, this week, when I caught them building a puzzle together, quietly, without any antagonism. It was a blessing to me and I thanked them for this.
I was sent a video from godtube which I wanted to embed in my journal, but for some reason, AOL doesn't support it (that makes me mad!!). It is the cutest video of a little girl, who can't be more than 3 or 4, saying Psalm 23. This is the link if you want to go and have a look at it. Please do - it will definitely bring a smile to your face. It blessed my heart and made me remember where my strength comes from.
I asked God
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
but eveything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
--- Unknown Confederate soldier
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8:39:00 AM EDT
Something to lift the spirits
I was sent a video from godtube which I wanted to embed in my journal, but for some reason, AOL doesn't support it (that makes me mad!!). It is the cutest video of a little girl, who can't be more than 3 or 4, saying Psalm 23. This is the link if you want to go and have a look at it. Please do - it will definitely bring a smile to your face. It blessed my heart and made me remember where my strength comes from.
I asked God
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for,
but eveything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
--- Unknown Confederate soldier
Sorry - I forgot the link to the video. Here it is!
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Thank you so much for sharing that lovely video with us! I never even knew there was such a place as Godtube.com! Now that I have found it I can see I will be a frequent visitor. How wonderful that there is something so positive to found on the internet and how wonderful that you chose to share it with us today! Thanks so much!
Marie
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its been an interesting year here in Colorado its like the kids forgot everything they learned. God will help get us through the year:) enjoy your weekend and week:) i have seen that video cute
Deb -
A reminder of blessings and strength. May God help my father with strength right now, and me. I love how your two students quietly worked on a puzzle together :) And, how you made note, positive reinforcement and all. I TRY to notice positive things to mention, also. I sometimes forget to, but I'm sure every time I remember, it's good. May God continue to give you the strength that you need, and strength to those two challenges:)
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Caroline, did you include the link? I couldnt' find it. I do want to see it. I'm glad you find the blessings amidst the frustrations. You hold the key, and I know you, you are making a difference in their world, in their days. First chance you get, you need to apply to NCCAT... you would love the retreat-like atmosphere, and being a student. I thought about you while I was in Cullowhee last week... look into it. It's more fun than any other seminar workshop you have ever been to. Teachers are treated really special there, professionally, respectfully... you become rejuvenated. If one comes up of interest to you, GO! They do them several times a year. I'll write about my experience this week. with photos. bea
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