Sunday Blessings

Whenever I feel overwhelmed or that life is kicking my butt, I have to remember what blessings I have and how far I've come since I was a child...  It is nearing the end of my school year, and I have so much to do, and not near enough energy or time to complete it all.  I must be still and calm and remember that all is well...what needs to be done will be done, and the rest will have to wait...My topmost priority is to love, love, love my students and nurture them and enjoy them for the small time I have left.  The best thing about this new school is that I get to see most of these kids for another 6 years!  The last school only allowed me to see them in 1st grade, and then they moved to another school.  I am blessed.

I miss my writing, especially poetry...it's poetry month, and I haven't written a single poem!  I've assisted my students with theirs, but alas, my well seems dry.  It will come.  The summertime brings many great opportunities, usually when I'm in the middle of my art.

Yesterday was my birthday, and my husband bought us both a pedicure.  He's never had one in his life!  However, the best part was that we got two whole hours with this really nice girl, relaxing and calming while we got pampered...then, I went to my writing meetings...it was exciting...I bet you think that's weird to enjoy a meeting?  These are the ONLY ones I look forward to because we have a fellowship of writers who get together and decide where we are going next with the BSU project.  It's a time of sharing and learning about each other's lives (something we don't get to do during a school year) and bounce ideas off each other.  I enjoy the comraderie and the creativity...I'd enjoy it more if we had a regular writing group where we wrote together and shared it like we did when we started the project...It will come.  I have faith!  Then my daughter came over with her friends and we joked and played around....all my family called, and I felt loved...Went to bed with a smile on my face!

It's a beautiful day outside, so we're going for a walk.  We haven't had this kind of sunshine and warmth in awhile.  Time to soak some vitamin "D," and yes, I'll wear my sunscreen.

Have a wondermous week my friends!  And may you be blessed in all the ways you deserve.  Don't forget, YOU ROCK!

Comments

[Valaine]

Happy Birthday Marie!! Sounds like you had a great day with your loved ones!

Lately I've felt that way too about my art, my creativity levels have been quite low. I have been pretty busy though, my cat just had kittens!! 6 in all :)

Hope you don't mind but I tagged you. I read how you were pretty busy so just take your time :)
If you you want you can check out my blog to see what it is all about.

[Jane]

Marie,

Happy belated birthday blessings to you! I totally relate to your writing today. Lately, I'm learning to be still and breathe deeply and let things go where they will. It seems to be working. Your students are so very lucky to have you for a teacher.

Much love and light to you,

Jane

[Jane]

Marie,

Happy belated birthday blessings to you! I totally relate to your writing today. Lately, I'm learning to be still and breathe deeply and let things go where they will. It seems to be working. Your students are so very lucky to have you for a teacher.

Much love and light to you,

Jane