However, before I begin this new and exciting journey, I want to take a moment and reflect on this past year. As excited I am for the future and the many new things God has in store, I want to recognize the many blessings He has provided during my time at home and as a kindergarten teacher.
It's crazy to think that this time last year, I was putting the final touches on my new room, a classroom that would be home to 15 brilliant and passionate 5 year olds. As I worried and hurried around, I thought about how I would measure up to all of the other teachers in my building and the ones within my own past. I had done my time, took the necessary classes, and earned my degree--yet I still felt completely inadequate. Soon enough, the first day came and went and with the strength that only God can give, I found myself standing in front of my students and parents on the last day of school. As I gave out each diploma, I watched each child walk up to the podium, wearing their colorful caps and gowns, and smiles as bright as the sun!! These kids had become like my own, and I loved each one of them in their own special way. Such different personalities, quirks and interests, yet all so passionate about life! They have changed me inside and out, and though I have begun to gray rather prematurely due to stress and worry over their safety and well-being, it was worth every minute. They truly are some of the most amazing, smart, talented young girls and boys I have ever met. They taught me the importance of play and using your imagination. They taught me to have faith and hope in things that we may not always understand. They taught me patience, and have given me many opportunities to practice grace and forgiveness ;). I have memories to last me a lifetime, it truly was a year I will not forget.
Undoubtedly, I was also faced with many challenges and hard times, and I am most thankful for family and friends who supported me and encouraged me throughout the year. I am truly blessed and don't want to ever take those treasure relationships for granted. I loved living at home, and the opportunities to spend time with my dad and brother. I was SO fortunate to have close friends nearby, friends who I owe a large part of my sanity to :) And though the new move has created more distance than I would like, I am confident they will remain some of my nearest and dearest friends!
Wow, what a year! I am so thankful for such an experience, one that has bettered me as a person, and has prepared me for this next chapter in my life! So excited to see where this new path leads...I'll keep you posted. :)
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