I will be the 6th grade Science Teacher at Center Middle School next year. Same school, same principal, just a different (less demanding) job. I am very excited for this opportunity and to close the Special Education chapter. I love the excitement of putting together a whole new classroom and feeling like a first year excited teacher again (except with 8 years of experience).
I'm not a church goer. I can't even say that I do much prayin'. I try to serve fellow humans the best I can and keep my mind on the present more than on the past or the future (if you read, you know I struggle with the later). But on Sunday I was up early (doing the Trolley Run), and I was riding my bike up to Waldo (who can afford gas..) and I realized that the ride, the outdoors, the crisp air, my frozen fingers were my perfect church. My perfect moment to praise living and being a part of all that is living. And it was tenfold by arriving to do a 4 mile run which had 11,000 people attending. There is something church like about participating in something so much bigger than yourself. Life affects everyone, I try to remember that in hopes that others remember it when I slip up. Itsn't it always the best to run into a most caring, and understanding individual on the days when you could care less about the world. I find that the best friends often started as those people who ran into at your worst, but believed in your best.
Too many reminders in the last few weeks that life is short and you must take care of yourself while living it. Please take care of yourselves.
Prayers for:
Mary's dad who had some unexplained seizures this week.
Dan Barnett, a NWMSU friend, who was in a really bad motorcycle accident this weekend.
My uncle John who had his knee replaced this week.
My parents, who are fine, but I worry about them all the time.
My brother, because I worry about him too.
My amazing colleague, friend and principal, Nicole, who is making some tough decisions in her life.
Bethany and Kelly who are bringing life into this world soon.
Everyone, especially teachers, who are without a job, or will be without one for the next school year.
May we all take care of ourselves so we can be the best vehicle for service to one another. Be kind. Stop stressing out about small stuff and remind yourself of this moment, because that moment could always be your last.
One of my best friends composes music. He is trying to get into the wedding music scene. If you have friends or know of someone who is getting married, please let them know about Gavin. He will compose unique music for the wedding - making it personal to the bride and groom. I've been in several weddings (including his own) that he's done and it is AMAZING! It's affordable as well since he's just starting off.
As always, you can contact me or just contact Gavin through his website:
www.lendtmusik.com - It's linked to all the Gavin's above if you just want to click on any of those.
It doesn't matter where the bride or groom live or are getting married - Gavin can compose the music for their special day.
