February 19, 2008

• More Comes Back In

  To quote Michelle Obama, "For the first time in my adult life..."  I'm excited about this Presidential race in a way that made me vote in the Primaries for the first time.  According to my sister, the Chinese voo-doo magic dragon thing predicts that Obama will win.  Whether it's the democratic ticket or the presidency, though, I'm not sure.  Apparently, details are a little sketchy.

  Today my worker sat down across from me and in all seriousness (it's hard to do this sometimes) told me that he was worried that I was going to burn out.  The fact that my students think about this and care really struck me...  I am amazed and touched and told him I appreciated this concern...  and I did.  His parents are teachers and apparently he's seen it before.  He also knows what goes on in my office more than anyone else in this school does.  (This is why I love this kid.)   

  And I grudgingly admit that he's not altogether wrong, although I am still adamant that I am and will be just fine.  The basic reality that I can afford to do this and I do in fact have the energy to do so carries more weight than you'd think.  (Am I sounding defensive?  )  So I'm doing it.  It's all I know how to do.  Work hard and put my shoulder into it...  I wouldn't enjoy it any other way.  I can afford to do it and I'll do it until I do indeed burn out if that's the way it's going to be.  But don't tell me I can't do it...  (And yes, I was this honest with my student, as I am to all my students.  Sometimes I believe I am too honest.) 

  The force of love and passion is quite underestimated.  When I come home from my often 10-hour days, I am not burnt out or tired or drained.  In fact I am sitting here with a goofy smile on my face because even though I have a billion things to do tomorrow and this week and even though I know with tomorrow's staff meeting I'll have another 12+ hour day, I am happy and even excited to go back to work.  (I might even get to teach Bible next year!) 

  Homeleaves always seem to come at the right time, which also helps a lot.  Almost exactly 3 weeks until the next long spring break. 

  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31

  Thank You for those who I know are praying for me...  God is so good and He is doing His marvelous work in this world and in my small life.  And since I know better than to ignore the advice of the masses, I will be careful.  But seriously.  I'm ok.  I'm more than ok.  I'm good.    I even had a student who never talks to anyone come into my office (by himself) just to chat.  I've had the impression that he wants to impress me and I've been waiting for him to finally make a move.  Please pray for me as I interact with him...  he's going to be a tough one.  

   

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