Time is Flying...

Where do I even begin?

I try to only post when I am in a really good mood, so that I can keep this blog upbeat and enthusiastic.  But today, I have had way too much time to just sit around and think.

So what’s been going on in my life lately?  A LOT!!!

·      I’ve finished 48 hours of field experience.  During this time I was able to teach six lessons, which was an amazing experience.  This was one amazing field experience and I was so blessed to have had a wonderful time.

·      I’ve been completing a million different assignments.  Once I see that the end of the year is approaching I suddenly go into overdrive and I work to complete every.single.assignment.  Perhaps, a little too far in advance.  But in my defense, some of the assignments were a requirement for my level II portfolio, which brings me to my next point…

·      I completed my level II portfolio this week.  This is the next step that I have to take in the education program.  As of the end of this semester I will be done with all of my classes and will be ready to student teach.  I have an interview with the school of education next week and then I will hopefully find out my student teaching placement soon.

·      I took my APT test last Saturday.  I won’t say too much about this topic until I get my results.

·      I’ve been thinking a lot about what the future holds.  I can’t believe how fast my time at Olivet is coming to a close, but I will save you the waterworks for another post.

As busy as I have been though, I am not really ready for the end of the semester.  I mean physically I am, because quite frankly I could use some more sleep and probably would not be so prone to getting sick if I just took it easy every once in a while.  But the down time also gives me too much time to think.  Time to think about how each chapel I attend is almost my last.  Time to think about how when I move home after student teaching how my friends will still be here.  Time to think about some personal issues that have been bothering me.  I don’t really like to get into personal issues on here since way too many people have access to this, but I’ve been facing issues that have left me in a place I’ve never been.  Feelings of loneliness and confusion have been bothering me a lot So long story short, I just have been in a bit of a funk.

But, can I just say that God is good?  I’ve been spending a lot of time today in prayer, asking God to just take some of the fear and loneliness away.  Do I suddenly feel like all of my problems are gone?  Not.at.all.  But I do know that God hears my prayers.  I do know that God is speaking to me.  I do know that God is always present, even when I am in a place that is unknown and confusing.

I apologize if this post was extremely depressing…but hey, it’s my blog right?!

MIA

Hello!

 
This blog post is long overdue...but there were some people I wanted to share my story with personally before everyone read it online.  I know that prior to this post I had talked about my upcoming mission trip, and I cannot believe that the mission trip was a month ago!  The past few weeks I have been pondering all that I wanted to share with you about my trip to Indianapolis.  The experience was one that I will never forget, one that has been life-changing.  Each day while we were in Indy we faced different tasks.  We were blessed to serve at Shepherd Community Center, an organization that encompasses a school, after school program, sports complex, food pantry, health clinic, and so much more.  We were fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to serve in many areas.  Throughout the week I spent the mornings working with a preschool class.  I worked to help the teacher with recess duty, preparing class materials, and of course being allowed to love on the children and share with them God’s love.  The afternoons consisted of working with an after-school program.  I worked with kindergarten and first graders.  I helped them with homework, enjoyed praise and worship time, played games, and colored.

   

As an education major I love every second that I am blessed to spend with children.  I am used to spending time with students in my field experiences for my education methods courses, but the time I was able to spend with the children in Indy was different.  The children faced hardships beyond what I had ever seen or imagined. My heart broke for so many children.  The needs of each precious child was far greater than anything I could ever imagine.  While I have several stories I can share about this trip, this is something I much prefer to share in detail in person.  Not to mention, that due to privacy reasons I am only comfortable sharing as much as I have in this post.  But, I did want you guys to know that the mission trip I had been so looking forward to was a blast.  Here are a few pictures of me on the trip, again due to privacy reasons no pictures of the children will be posted online.

 

Oh, and please considering praying for the children of Indy...I know I am :)

Thanks!