Haiti. I am sure most of you have heard/followed the news on the earthquake in Haiti. The Dominican Republic is right next door. We were not hit nearly as bad; in fact, barely at all. But there are many Haitians living here who have family there. My neighbors are Haitian, and one of them has not heard anything from his family. He left to go there yesterday to try and find them. I can't even imagine what he is going through, and so many others as well. Please continue to pray for Haiti. We here are collecting food, clothing, and other things for the victims. I would love to go over and help. We will see if the time/place comes for that.
School. This week was rough, as the first week back usually is. My kids could not pay attention! And of course, some of my lessons flopped since I did not have as much time to prepare. Oh well. I love my kids though and am excited to have them the rest of this year. I am working on uploading pictures right now, so hopefully they will actually work.
Thoughts. My brain has been on overload lately and I have had a lot on my mind. A lot of deep questions. I am a deep person, though some never see that side of me. i am going to be brave and post some of those thoughts. Well, we'll see if I can actually send it. I would love to hear your thoughts on the issues. You can either post a comment or email me at mindyseeman@gmail.com. Here goes me being brave: So, I am wondering...is it possible to love too deeply? To care about people so much that it is too much? To give yourself so much that when you are done, you have nothing left to give? Or will you be filled up in some other way? It may just not happen right away. Are we supposed to give of ourselves like that? We are supposed to lay down our lives for our friends, to bear each others burdens. What does that look like? And can we take on other people's burdens that we are not supposed to take on. I think I can answer my own question. Yes, we can. But how do we stop? And where is the line between caring the right about and caring too much?
Well, that's all for now. I am forming a post in my head about my theme verses for this next year. They are a little different from the last two, but really powerful nonetheless. To give you a sneak peak, go check out Isaiah 40:27-31.
Random smattering of snapshots from this year:
Halloween Party. Can you guess? Sugar, spice, and everything nice! This is one of the student teachers, Brittany, myself, and Amanda.
We took our third graders on a trip to where we gave food in November. These are adorable little Haitian children. My heart hurts for all those in Haiti who no longer have parents or homes. Wow.
One of my little silly ones from last year. I love this kid!
Another one of my boys from last year from the game we went to.
Making paper beads on Green and Clean Day, where we talked about protecting the environment and using recycled products. The beads turned out really cool!
My class on the field trip. Here we are at the Botanical Gardens.
Yes, we know we are cute! Sitting on the back of the bus on the field trip and being a little silly!
In the underwater tunnel at the aquarium. They were all so excited!
Field trips wear you out! Here is one of my little guys sleeping with the toys from Burger King. He was like for most of the trip back.
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Cute pics! :)
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