Life is pretty boring around here. I shouldn't say really boring because I love my life but it's not very noteworthy. Today was our Primary Program and I am getting really tired of my Sunbeam class. 3 and 4 year olds are so frustrating. They are great during regular Sunday classes but sitting on the stage for everyone got them too rowdy and they can't be reasoned with the way my neice Karin could be reasoned with (sometimes) at that age. The beauty is that for the most part they know how to act right and if their next teacher expects as much from them as I did they should be great.
School is the same old thing. The 6th grade assistant principal is dealing with some health issues and has been out since our open house. Some people like it without her and not having so many expectations but I hate it. The kids are more unruly and I don't feel as supported without her. I really miss her and maybe not really the things she does but just knowing she's there and that she knows that I work hard. I'm so glad I didn't change schools for this year because it is so nice being in the 3rd year on the same curriculum. I'm not fabulous at it but it makes for less stress and when I get ahead I can worry more about the students and helping myself be mentally healthy. I have my down days and Dave will attest to that but I seem to get out of ruts faster because I am comfortable where I am over all.
My personal ruts lately have been cause by all of the turmoil with people against the church since the elections. I have always been happy to just avoid confrontation but it seems that isn't an option anymore. I can't say I'm a fence sitter because my beliefs are firm but I have always
been happy to know what I know, say my peace then live and let live. It makes me sad that people are so hateful towards other people who exercised their political rights. All I know is that the only way to live a happy life is to listen to the promptings of the spirit and follow them regardless of how people respond. The line has been drawn and through time in prayer we will weather the storm knowing that the Lord is on our side as long as we stay Christlike but firm in our stance. Nothing that was really worth it was ever easy and with the Lord on my side I will always have comfort and peace.
been happy to know what I know, say my peace then live and let live. It makes me sad that people are so hateful towards other people who exercised their political rights. All I know is that the only way to live a happy life is to listen to the promptings of the spirit and follow them regardless of how people respond. The line has been drawn and through time in prayer we will weather the storm knowing that the Lord is on our side as long as we stay Christlike but firm in our stance. Nothing that was really worth it was ever easy and with the Lord on my side I will always have comfort and peace.
2 comments:
i agree with you, it has been hard since this election, esp. on certain very controversial and emotional issues. I don't like all the hatred geared towards people this election who chose to exercise their right to vote and have an opionion, even if it is unpopular, on a subject. it really makes me sad.
Even if things had gone the other way, they still probably wouldn't be "happy" and let life go on. Everyone, on both sides, need to let go of their hate and judgements and let each other believe as they believe. You'll have to tell me all about the program later.
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