After coming home from a long day, then two math lesson plans and writing records on my twelve special needs students, it is time to reflect on how Jesus was evident in my day (it is needed in order to keep things in the right perspective):
1- A homeless old man said good morning to me and gave me a huge smile on my way to the train, of course I responded. I see him every morning. I believe it is one of God's way to tell me good morning. :)
2- It has been a little hard to get to know my students (I am working with special needs kids currently, and let me tell you. . .I LOVE IT!). But today, I gave a test to one of my second graders. We talked about pinatas and birthday parties. We bonded in sharing stories as a break in between the test. When were were done with the test, he worked on a worksheet. He was anxious in working on another worksheet, but I asked him to finish the one he has. He was not happy and complained and gave a rant of how that is unfair. I said his name, asked him to look in my eyes, and asked him not to talk to adults like that. After he was done with his worksheet a few minutes later, he said, "Ms. Gomez, I apologize for what I did." He said that without anyone forcing him to do so. He did it without anyone suggesting it! He did it by himself! Now, that my friends, is a blessing! :-D I am so proud of him.
3- You don't magically become a teacher that knows everything about dealing with behaviors, changes, and grading. Nope. It takes time, and the process might be a little long. But it is a good process. God teaches you patience through it and it humbles you. Learning is a blessing, and His grace through the process an even greater blessing.
4- God has granted us beautiful weather for being early February! It makes it nice to commute!
5- One of my autistic first grade boys excited about getting a girly ring as a price. He thought it was the coolest ever. I agreed, he smiled, and walked away happily with his ring. Big smile on my face realizing how cute he is.
6- Friends and family who pray for you and love you.
I rejoice in the blessings He has given to me! He is so merciful and full of grace!
1- A homeless old man said good morning to me and gave me a huge smile on my way to the train, of course I responded. I see him every morning. I believe it is one of God's way to tell me good morning. :)
2- It has been a little hard to get to know my students (I am working with special needs kids currently, and let me tell you. . .I LOVE IT!). But today, I gave a test to one of my second graders. We talked about pinatas and birthday parties. We bonded in sharing stories as a break in between the test. When were were done with the test, he worked on a worksheet. He was anxious in working on another worksheet, but I asked him to finish the one he has. He was not happy and complained and gave a rant of how that is unfair. I said his name, asked him to look in my eyes, and asked him not to talk to adults like that. After he was done with his worksheet a few minutes later, he said, "Ms. Gomez, I apologize for what I did." He said that without anyone forcing him to do so. He did it without anyone suggesting it! He did it by himself! Now, that my friends, is a blessing! :-D I am so proud of him.
3- You don't magically become a teacher that knows everything about dealing with behaviors, changes, and grading. Nope. It takes time, and the process might be a little long. But it is a good process. God teaches you patience through it and it humbles you. Learning is a blessing, and His grace through the process an even greater blessing.
4- God has granted us beautiful weather for being early February! It makes it nice to commute!
5- One of my autistic first grade boys excited about getting a girly ring as a price. He thought it was the coolest ever. I agreed, he smiled, and walked away happily with his ring. Big smile on my face realizing how cute he is.
6- Friends and family who pray for you and love you.
I rejoice in the blessings He has given to me! He is so merciful and full of grace!
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