Both Sides to the Story

 Yesterday my staff changed my schedule.  I would of in the past been mad but now I am happy about it.  They kept the fidelity of my minutes time etc but actually found some holes so I could not have to be the one on all the time.  

I am now seeing things from the para's point of view and the admin.  I hope I never get off in the clouds that I never forget what it feels like to be a para or a staff in a classroom.  I am thankful for those admin who get it.

Ankle is healing well and I may be without a boot in just a few weeks.  Actually not running has been okay.  I have pushed myself so hard with all the happenings this year I am content to just be.

Salt

 I heard a great message this morning about salt.  It is the only stone people can eat.  If you divide it up it can become toxic and we need salt for all kinds of things.  Let me be the salt at my new job.  

Something I did not expect but glad it happened

 I had a student who should of been kicked out years ago and suddenly his mom decided to leave him at home.  Second, I had a teacher in the room that was basically toxic.  She yelled at kids, was disrespectful, etc.  She is now in another room. 

I did not ask for these changes and I was working at functioning with them in the room but it happened.

Loving from a Distance

I have had a few situations where I am choosing to love from a distance.  First I work with someone who causes havoc in the room.  I can't change her but I can pray and I can show her the right way toward the children, the staff and the situation.

Then my pastor.  He has greatly disappointed me a lot in the past.  The most recent the foot injury.  But I am not bitter.  I am just realizing it is part of the picture and that I can't change him but I can choose to love from a distance.

Then Mom's new possible surgery.  I am not looking forward to it.  She does not handle stuff like this well but I know it might be the thing she needs to feel better and move.  I pray that the Lord will give her wisdom.

I love my dad but I am learning I have to love him from a distance, admire his good qualities and leave the right of the stuff with you Lord. 

Broken Ankle, New Job and Blessings

 It has been quite the week with school meetings and my broken ankle.  And then the other leg needing some attention.  I am thankful for my healing and that only my left leg had a broken ankle.  

I am getting over my bitterness with the church.  If I want to have a friend I need to be one.  Despite what is going on I can't choose my pastor not to say things that bother me but I can control the whys. 

Looking at the Full Picture

 I got rebaptized yesterday.  It was incredible.  This morning I was walking down my stairs and essentially broke my ankle.  Even though  I will not be able to run for a while I am thankful that I did not fall at Swallow Cliff with all the stairs.  I was at home when I fell.  My husband was able to go with me.  I did not get the outreach I wanted to go to but I am rethinking the whole thing about Elevation.  Thanks for sharing

Who knows what might of happened if I went.  We only know part of the picture.  God does.  I am thankful for a boss who cares. And fellow teachers as well.

Blessings and Concerns

 I went into school yesterday.  It went well I got a lot done.  I even saw my SIL.  That was cool.  I am nervous about Sat.  Getting baptized.  I know I should do a redo because my attitude is different.  And serving Sunday kind of nervous.  Letting my bad attitude of Stone go.  

Time Marches On

 I had my first offical meeting with the coop.  It was good but overwhelming.  I am thankful for the mediciation that helps with my anxiety.  Second I am learning about time marching on.  I ran into two friends and age showed me life is moving on.