Showers of Blessings

My cup truly runs over with joy these days. Life has thrown some curve balls, but God has been so good to me. I love being a teacher, and I am so thankful for this phase of life. Doubts swarmed my mind near the end of my college career, but now that I teach everyday, I am at peace with the Lord's calling in my life.
  Pre-K may not have been specifically what I studied for, but I love it all the same. So far we have enjoyed a Teddy Bear Picnic, writing our letters in shaving cream and play dough, various crafts, fun songs and poems, sensory table experiences and much more. I am excited about opening up some pumpkins this week and learning about fire safety. Teaching preschool has opened up creativity I never knew I had. My director and fellow teachers have been wonderful as I learn the ropes so to speak. I look forward to learning and experiencing much more over the school year. Lately my kiddos have gotten into the "I love you, Miss Lake." Many of them love to come up and hug me at random times too. Melts my heart every time! So blessed to have such an awesome job! It doesn't even feel like work.
       Though I miss my coworkers at K-Mart, I can't say I am sorry I traded it in for tutoring. This is another experience I am learning a great deal from. I am thankful to have opportunity teaching on an elementary level. I have only been at it for 2 weeks, but I know I will learn much from this experience as well. I also feel blessed to get a taste of both private and public education. I now have a total of 37 students in my care (both schools/ 3 classes combined). A bit overwhelming to think of the influence I have, but a blessing to have such a responsibility from the Lord. My prayer is that I would be a good example to the children, teach them well and all would see the love of Christ through me.
      In other news, I am blessed to be living at home. I also am grateful for my own car. It is crazy to think I can just take off whenever I need too. My car did have it's first tune up this week since I needed it. The bill was a tad large for my liking, but some of the problems were due to a lack of judgment on my part. So thankful that the problems were not worse and most importantly, my car still runs. I am also thankful for a great mechanic. My family has always appreciated his work, and he had encouraging things to say about Freya. ;-) Being at home also allows me so many opportunities I have missed over the college years. I finally returned to the fairs I have been missing. Last weekend was my family's annual trip to Hershey Park in October - a tradition begun my sophomore year of college (possibly freshman, anyway, you get the point.) I had so much fun! Since my schools had off for Columbus Day, I got to go on one of my mom's field trips. I could go on forever about all the blessings happening right now. God is so good, and I think this time of year just has me happy in general. Beautiful weather, changing leaves, chai tea, pumpkin spice - the atmosphere and smell of autumn - what a wonderful time of year! The showers of blessings keep coming and my heart is happy!