Sharing a Day of Blessings

A Day of Blessings

As school ended on Friday, I found myself more blessed than sad. I was sure that I would be in tears; having to say good bye to my 1st grade class, watching Noah Graduate from 5th grade, watching Micah say good bye in his class and having my last time of prayer with some very wonderful ladies.

Instead, I was blessed;

*I had a beautiful time of prayer with my dear friends, much of the prayer focused on our family and our return to Niger.

*My desk was covered with gifts from my little class.

*I was escorted to the teachers lounge and found my class standing at the door singing "Happy Birthday".

*As the door opened the room was filled with teacher friends, school staff, banners, food & gifts. What a surprise!

*The graduation was a nice tribute to hard work put in by the 5th graders & their teachers.

* Micah received not only "A" Honor Roll, but the Principals Award for Citizenship, (even his teacher cried).

Why do I share all of this? Because I felt so blessed all day long and can hardly contain it. I also think we should share our blessings, not in a gloating way, but in a thankful way.

Not many people leave their jobs feeling that they have been loved. But I sure did. I was sure that God had opened the door for me to work at the boys school last year, but little did I know that it would open opportunities to help start a staff prayer time that would be so life changing. Or that I would be allow the opportunity to teach about Niger to a class of 1st graders.

I still leave wondering what seeds have been planted, and where and when they will bloom? I still have tears as I depart. But I am leaving with more than tears, I am leaving blessed. And I know those blessings came from the Lord.

Grateful for all that God has given to me today.