January 22, 2008

• Such A Time

  I'm sitting here smiling.  Actually, I'd have to say that I'm sitting here being attacked by "bouts of smiles" in between my decompression for the day.  (It help that "America's Funniest Pets and People" is on in the background...  that show makes me belly-laugh...  yes, even when I'm by myself... especially when I'm by myself...) 

  I just got a (much-needed and encouraging) email from my grad professor from Academialand and I am reminded of what a blessing this job is to me.  I'm remembering all the times I've been told "it's not possible," and all the knowing looks and brush-offs I got for speaking my idealistic, faith-centered view of education in class.  I'm remembering the unique incidents and precise timing that led me to such a place as this at such a time as this.  I'm thinking of the teachers God has brought here with me, to encourage, challenge, and keep me company...  I'm thinking of my students and my student, and how he gave me this uncontrollable from-the-gut-stomach-and-heart-bubbling-out laugh today.  I love him with all my heart!  All these kids have me...   

  I'm glad I stuck it through.  I'm so glad I have a God who cares for me.  And I am unspeakably glad that I gave my life to Him... 

  ...and so I smile.  I smile because I'm happy.  I smile because I'm free.  His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He's watching me. 

  How apt that this is what I read about in my devotions this morning.  How He cares for the sparrow and clothes the lillies of the field...  I meant to ask my students today if they really believed that God cared about their individual needs...  and as I direct this question to myself and hear a resounding "YES, I BELIEVE!!!!"  The proof is undeniable.

  Do you believe..?

   

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