Catching up, or trying to anyway

This start of the school year has seemed particularly busy. Maybe it's because I am taking classes myself, although thankfully I'm in the middle of a three week break. Maybe it's because I have a new prep. Maybe it's because I have a new classroom. Maybe it's because my personal life is chaotic right now. Or maybe, God just wants me to live in disequilibrium for awhile so that I lean more fully into him and depend on him more.

I have a lot of things going on right now but I'll try to catch up on a few. We had our first yearbook workday last week and 19 kids showed up. Wow! We had our first deadline yesterday and the majority of the class is finished with their pages as much as they can be. Wow! So far, there has been no drama that has leaked into and poisoned the working environment. Wow! My student editors are doing a fantastic job leading the class and taking a load off of my plate. So, although having such a big class is chaotic and filled with it's own challenges, so far it is going better than expected.

I started a prayer group for teachers at school this year. We meet every Wed during lunch to support each other, our students, the school, and the community. We started out with two and now we have six people that are praying for these things. It's amazing what God will do when I am obedient to his calling. (Pray that we would bind our hearts together and that the distractions that keep people away will be removed so we can all meet together every week.)

I am continuing to learn and grow and I am just trying to enjoy this season while I can. I know that the devil hates where I am and he is full out attacking me any way he can. But I recognize that and am mostly able to keep my sanity and turn to God in the midst of the attacks. I know this period of growth won't last forever, so I am just trying to absorb all I can.

I finally quit making excuses and did something God has been prompting me to do for the past few months. It is scary stuff, but I am trusting in Him. The hardest part is the waiting. I hate waiting for an answer. I bet God knows that though and this is just another way to strengthen my trust in His timing, His plan, His purpose for my life.

I got a new planner so I could get myself more organized with everything I have to do. I just got it Wed, and so far I really like it. We will see how much it helps once I start my class.

Well, that's about it for now. My prayers are with you.