Long time...No update
Ok so I know its been forever since I updated, but my life has been crazy of late. I had my first experience in the classroom this past spring. A full semester with 7th grade English. I learned several things: I thought I was there to teach, the kids taught me I was there to learn; public school is not my place, I do better in a private school setting; teaching jr. high takes a saint; and most importantly, I can be a teacher, and a darn good one at that. I loved the kids I worked with even though it was really hard to sometimes, my supervising teacher was amazing and I loved the whole experience. While all of this teaching was going on, I was also dealing with a very creepy stalker that would not leave me alone. The worst part was he worked in the same store that my Starbucks shop was located in, so every time I went to work he was there and took every opportunity to be a creeper. He even found out my school schedule and would stalk me there. It was C-R-E-E-P-Y. Moral of that story is, do not accept dinner invites from guys who work in the same building you do. They are always creepers. On March 19, 2009 (St. Joseph's feast day in the Catholic church) I began a journey to lay ministry with The School Sisters of St. Francis from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now that doesn't mean I am becoming a nun. It means that I am simply gaining the blessing of the church to spread the word and love of God to those in need. It also means that I can go on mission trips to India, the Appalachians, places where no one else will go. Its going to be a wonderful experience. I just celebrated my 21st birthday on the 16th of July. For those of you who will message me if I don't put it here (little sister, that's you), I had a pina colada. From the 22nd through the 30th of July I was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin visiting the School Sisters in preparation for my joining them in their mission of spreading Jesus' love to all. I will post the pictures that I took soon. I am getting ready to start my third year of college. Where has the time gone? I have a new job. I am now employed by St. Albert Catholic School. I am working in the new daycare center in the 3 year old room. I start August 10th. Before I end this post I want to tell you girlies about a wonderful book I read in March. Its called When God Writes Your Love Story by Eric and Leslie Ludy. I suggest you all read it. It will change your life. I promise to update more often. I hope you are all well and safe.
Love you sunflowers,
Teresa