Thursday, February 28, 2013

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It has been a quick week! I took a half day Monday to spend some time with Megan before she left. The kids and I came home early but Megan was not feeling well, so I let her sleep and I got some things done around the house. Tuesday we went to school and it started snowing around 11:00 and snowed the rest of the day. It was so pretty, but it was a mess getting home! Wednesday the kids had a half day and our students did not have to report, so I got some things organized and cleaned in the classroom. The kids dismissed at 12:15 so we headed home for the day. I was able to work on my math class for a few hours, but my head has been hurting since I started the class :( I feel like I am getting it and then I am lost again. I take my first test for the class on Sunday, so prayers would be greatly appreciated!!

It has been a week of deep reflection for me. I actually started to blog 4 different times and decided not to post about it. I mentioned during our juice fast that I was evaluating many areas of my life and this past week I was convicted of the fact that although I have a natural ability to find the best in others but I seem to never find the best in me. I also have been evaluating how I let other people treat me. I think in my genuine niceness and concern for others I let people walk all over me. I carry way too many burdens that are not even my own. I tend to not share my burdens and struggles because I am weighed down with everybody else's mess. I want to love and comfort and show mercy, but I also need to surround myself with people who I can share my burdens and know I can be encouraged through them. I guess that last part might seem kind of harsh and I do not want people to think that they cannot come to me for encouragement! I just need to be more cautious that my gift of mercy is not taken advantage of.

We are having Dr. Seuss week at school so here are a few pictures from our week.

[caption id="attachment_3356" align="alignnone" width="480"]Crazy hair day! Crazy hair day![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3355" align="alignnone" width="640"]Twin Day! It was their suggestion that they dress as twins :) Twin Day! It was their suggestion that they dress as twins :)[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3357" align="alignnone" width="480"]Chloe just chilling with mom on our afternoon at home Chloe just chilling with mom on our afternoon at home[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3358" align="alignnone" width="480"]Me wearing a sweater I have not worn in 3 years because it was too tight :) Me wearing a sweater I have not worn in 3 years because it was too tight :)[/caption]

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