Swallow Cliff

 Yesterday I went to SC late.  I was depressed and the sun and warmer temps really helped.  I am thankful for this break.  I got to connect with my peeps and see that I live a quality life.  

Saying No

 I have been doing a lot of thinking this week.  I am prioritzing my life a lot.  Today I had to say no to a friend who needs to be out of my life.  It is hard but I am pacing the race, singing the National Anthem so I need to stay focused on my whys for this race.  

I am also looking at my life and reprioritzing it a lot.  What is the most important.  I am learning about what is the best and which good to avoid. 

Thankful for my time with my family yesterday.  I am blessed

Thankful

 I am thankful for yesterday.  It was a good day.  I went to Elevation and had anice time.  Pastor Holly did the sermon.  My husband and I watched it together.  Sometimes the smallest things are the best.

Our water pressure was low.  I thanked the city officials for their help.  

God Knows

 Yesterday could of been a disaster but we had one of the best subs.  Towanda.  She is like 2 people as far as I am concerned.  Mateo had his moments but it was okay.  I also had a last minute visitor and two of my staff were gone but I felt this peace.  I am so thankful for God's peace.  

Tonight is our sedor dinner.  I frankly don't want to go but Mike does so we go.  I pray that the Lord will help me be a blessing.  

Ocean Drums, A Runner , IEPs

 Today we had ocean drums in music therapy, I did not hit a runner on the way home from the gym and looks like I can print my IEPs tomorrow.  Better day

Collinder, Bull in China Shop

Wasted Time

 I have been made aware of the wasted time I have been doing lately.  I watch TV and usually something dumb.  I shop once a week at this junk store and all they have is broken junk.  I need to assess what I do and see what is a waste of time and what is good.

That even happened today when in my classroom we were dealing with a crisis situation.  I made the decision to be a part of the conversation but not engage.  I can't let the high of anger consume me.  

I even was able to filter what was good and what was bad.  

I am thankful for the mistakes of yesterday that help me do the better decisions of today.

What can I control?

 First of all I can control that my life is in the control of Jesus.  I can control how I remember that I will get the testing done in the Lord's time.  I can not worry about dumb things like spring cleaning.  I can not control other people's foolishness but I can control how I handle it.  I can ask and say statements but I can't argue with a fool.    I can be proud that I am handling things the best I can. 

Positives of Today

 I had two good conversations today.  One was I am having my people at church.  It was nice having Ivan and Brelle sitting with me.  Also my questions went well for the review.   I even got to have two adult conversations at church.  One was with the music minister and the other was with a seasoned saint.  She actually missed me in adult service.  Nice thoughts.

Basic Problems

 I was on the treadmill and it finally hit me what two things I need to work on.  First of all I am over the comparison of myself and other people whether it is fair or affects me.

The other thing is to keep doing what is supposed to be done and not try to go from thing to thing.

Lessons learned

Bunnies and Blessings

 Yesterday we got our eighth bunny yesterday named Sparkles.  She is already becoming a Chapan and very interactive with all of us.  Also my kids were able to go outside yesterday!

DLM, Testing and Evals

 Well I started the DLM testing.  Also I got my eval.  It was better than expected and I figured out real quick it did not matter if I disagreed on anything.  Just going to work on it for next year.  Then I went into the room and I felt like I was getting things thrown at me.  I am so ready for Spring Break and thankful I made it through more hurdles.  

Eval

 I got the tentative results from my eval and it was kind of depressing.  A lot of it was not valid.  But I am going to use it for my good.  I am so blessed to be stressed

Running outside

 Mom,

Yesterday was a good day.  I got to walk and run with Tyler around the track twice.   I found out that the payment I thought was a scam was actually the loan from Apple Chevy so I paid the monthly fee for my extended plan for my car.  I also got in a short walk during my lunch break.

Today Elim is coming to observe Tommy.  It will be interesting to see if it is someone I know.

Also Mike had a nice time at the game.  They lost but he had a good time.  

Well off to school. 

Love,

Chris

Busy

 We had a good service at Elevation.  There was a lot to unpack with the sermon and I was glad I took notes.  It was the story of Jeremiah stuck in the cistern and the eunich that told the king and he was rescued.  

Then we were accepted for a one year old bunny named Sparkles.  We are going a Google Meets and see Sparkle for ourselves.  She is neutered, check out, etc.  So Faith might have a friend sometime this week.  She enjoyed snuggles with me during my pre nap on the couch.  

Well this week is busy with possibly adopting, a few phone calls I need to receive  this week and a visit from Elim on Tuesday.  Wednesday we start testing with the alternate testing.  Glad I have done it at least six times previously so it will be one thing that is not new.  Tomorrow I will get my SLP to handle all of the morning instruction for the next week.  Glad I am getting this final hurdle done for the year. 

My next project is to make graduation posters for my grads.  I found some window clings that were pretty cheap and I put together a layout of each poster.  The center of the poster will be the child with six pictures that will either feature something we did during the year or some of their favorites. The window clings will be laid out all around. My artsy teachers in the room will definitely have input.  It is nice that I have that program on my phone for pictures.  I have some gold silver frames so that should work.  Since it is not due till May maybe I can throw some ideas on you during my last week in March.

Life is an Adventure

 

Mike is doing okay.  I had to stop by the police station to find out some fake bills I was receiving.  I talked with the officer and he was super nice and helpful.  We checked the bank, the credit bureaus and nothing so that is good.  I will just keep an eye out on stuff.  I also contacted the  local rescue for bunnies and Mike contacted the last place.  Last I found out I have stand by jury duty but it is in Markham which is super close.  Hoping if I don’t get on the regular one will be in Markham and they only do robberies etc.  So even though I don’t want to be on a jury I am glad it might be a day off school even though teacher planning is a pain.  

Off to see the Moores.  Turned in a bit of my Amazon stuff and it was super quick.  Then it got busy . ..  Glad I went when I did.  Also do you want for Mother’s Day a Bath and Body gift card or Hobby Lobby.  They are super close to me.  Went in to BB and bought nothing. 

Love,

Chris

Out of MY Control

 I was talking to my mom and she was sharing things that were out of her control.  I reflected how this has been a area I have been working on.

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I can't control Pastor Adrien, Mateo, my teachers and definitely not my husband but I can let it be given to God. 

Thank you for helping me be peaceful in a non peaceful situation yesterday

today

 It was a good day.  Mateo was pretty good.  The staff seemed pretty good.  I got a lot of stuff done.  So thankful 

Surprise Good Day

 It all started with the little girl I have waved at all year waved back as I was driving to school.  Then the day was pleasant with two subs and they did a really great job.  

My kids were tolerable and my hyper one was gone.  

Reflection

 Today I went to Swallow Cliff.  This was super significant.  I had not been there since Dec. 2022.  I signed up for a stair event.  I did pretty good until I had a bathroom emergency at 12.  But I am happy.  It is only 15 for the event.  Note to self go when you start to feel the urge and not drink so much water.  

Keeping my cool

 I found out my one staff is sending her son to Egypt.  It is sad but he is such a handful maybe some reality in another country will be good.  My SLP is sad because it is her child and I think she feels like a failture.  She has also been angry a lot and it is even towards me.  I feel so torn because it is an impossible job to keep everyone happy and my job is to keep everyone safe.  

But God is helping me.  I feel peace that this impossible situation with my difficult rascal will result in three scenerios.  The staff that can't handle it will be gone, God will give me the strength as needed, I will learn a lot in this situation or the student will be removed.

Also yesterday my bunny was sick.  Not sure what happened but the Lord directed me to play I am the God that healeth thee.  I  totally saw a miracle and suddenly she was well.  

Last we had our taxes done.  My husband did not bother to do the money thing.  So I am doing it on Tuesday so we can avoid the high tax bill.  It is not fun but it will be resolved.  But instead of freaking out I am calm.  

Highs and Opportunities

 Yesterday we went to the trampoline park.  I was quite busy with Tommy.  He was all over the place until he fatigued.  I even pushed him a few times.  Then a little girl named Lily crawled into my lap and just loved on me for about half an hour.  It was amazing and such a blessing for us both.

Mateo was also out of sorts.  He was crazy after I returned from lunch.  I am not totally sure but the afternoon was wild with my staff just paralized in fear.  I kept the teaching train going. 

Then the Lord told me I was supposed to bring joy to my staff.  But under His power.  

I am praying for that today.  Last Gracie is sick.  I am not sure what happened but today she is not eating.  I trust the Lord things will work out.