Some HUGE blessings have been allowed for me to enjoy since my last post... (And I'm anticipating many more to come!)
61. I'M ENGAGED! Scott proposed to me on our last weekend of spring break and of course I said yes! I'm one lucky girl.
62. Spring Break trip to Pompano Beach Florida. I got to spend the whole week soaking up the scorching sun by the beautiful ocean.
63. Early morning runs along streets lined with palm trees.
64. Offered and accepted a job at Zeeland Christian as the new resource room teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.
65. Celebrated bridal showers with my sister-in-law ad our families!
66. Bachelorette party at The BOB
67. Watching Alyssa use her gifts and talents for running track. What a joy to watch her do the things she loves that I've missed out on the past 4 years.
68. PROM! Alyssa looked beautiful and all grown-up. What a beautiful, strong-willed, joyful, and goofy child of the King.
69. Lots of extra bonding time with Nick and Jenn as we work to get their house ready for them to move into after they are married.
70. Be a part of Nick's and Jenn's new marriage and new life together.
71. Support and encourage Scott in his journey through the police academy.
72. Holding hands with the one I love as we walk the boardwalk in Grand Haven.
73. Lazy nights of snuggling and not a word needs to be said.
74. Educational evenings preparing for the joys and struggles of being in love and sharing a life with a police officer.
75. Hauling furniture down to my new bedroom in the basement.
76. Reorganizing and decorating
77. Piles of clean laundry waiting to be folded meaning we have more than enough clothes
78. Spending much needed time with roommates and friends before the final goodbye.
79. Graduating Dordt College! I did it! Survived 4 years of late nights and early mornings all to complete my degree to prepare me for the job of my dreams.
80. Celebrating Alyssa's achievements throughout her high school years.
81. Getting dressed up for all the events we have been celebrating.
82. Seeing Carrie Underwood up close and personal! Best concert ever, and I got to share it with two of my favorite people (Merissa and Brittany).
83. Hours spent on Pinterest planning for my WEDDING!
84. Lots of time spent with family
85. Dreaming about my future with my husbad and new job.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
51. Sleeping in and waking to sunlight filling my bedroom
52. Snow falling like glitter so gently from the sky
53, 54, 55, 56, 57. (This one is so good it's counted as 5 blessings) I'm babysitting for a family from Rock Valley today and tomorrow, and one of the quietest students from my class who struggled a lot shows up at the door tonight with his mom. She explains that he has been looking forward to this day since I left on Friday. She said he cried all afternoon on Friday (my last day at RVCS) and wanted to bring me a card. It took all I had not to cry right there. What a blessing it is to be a teacher and touch lives like this little one!!
58. Spending a night in a home instead of my cement floored apartment with a homecooked meal even if it was just heated up
59. Enjoying lunch with my carpool and supervisor for the last time filled with laughter and great conversation
60. Making dinner with Scott before he leaves for his spring break trip
52. Snow falling like glitter so gently from the sky
53, 54, 55, 56, 57. (This one is so good it's counted as 5 blessings) I'm babysitting for a family from Rock Valley today and tomorrow, and one of the quietest students from my class who struggled a lot shows up at the door tonight with his mom. She explains that he has been looking forward to this day since I left on Friday. She said he cried all afternoon on Friday (my last day at RVCS) and wanted to bring me a card. It took all I had not to cry right there. What a blessing it is to be a teacher and touch lives like this little one!!
58. Spending a night in a home instead of my cement floored apartment with a homecooked meal even if it was just heated up
59. Enjoying lunch with my carpool and supervisor for the last time filled with laughter and great conversation
60. Making dinner with Scott before he leaves for his spring break trip
Sunday, March 3, 2013
1000 Gifts #'s 35-50
35. being trampled by a pile of first graders in a "group hug" on my last day at RVCS
36. Hearing that the two students that were most difficult for me told someone they were really going to miss me
37. "I love you's" and hugs coming from several first graders
38. A tearful goodbye from a mentor, teacher, and friend I have worked closely with for the year
39. Being tucked in with a kiss on the forehead by the one and only love of my life when I am sick
40. A quiet weekend snuggled close after a stressful and emotional week
41. Cleaning and organizing a room from the disaster that struck it from a busy week
42. Friends coming back from miles away for a week of discussion and interviews in the education department
43. Mixing a new recipe of cookies - Oh how I LOVE to bake cookies!
44. Sweat dripping in my eyes during a hard workout
45. Drinking chai tea curled up on the couch in the early morning talking with my Heavenly Father
46. Passing scores on the Praxis test meaning I am closer than ever to acquiring my teaching license!
47. Pulling hair out of a braid into wavy curls
48. Date night! in Sioux City for Valentine's Day passed.
49. Browsing stores full of the latest spring trends
50. Starting to think about packing up because it's getting time to head HOME ♥
36. Hearing that the two students that were most difficult for me told someone they were really going to miss me
37. "I love you's" and hugs coming from several first graders
38. A tearful goodbye from a mentor, teacher, and friend I have worked closely with for the year
39. Being tucked in with a kiss on the forehead by the one and only love of my life when I am sick
40. A quiet weekend snuggled close after a stressful and emotional week
41. Cleaning and organizing a room from the disaster that struck it from a busy week
42. Friends coming back from miles away for a week of discussion and interviews in the education department
43. Mixing a new recipe of cookies - Oh how I LOVE to bake cookies!
44. Sweat dripping in my eyes during a hard workout
45. Drinking chai tea curled up on the couch in the early morning talking with my Heavenly Father
46. Passing scores on the Praxis test meaning I am closer than ever to acquiring my teaching license!
47. Pulling hair out of a braid into wavy curls
48. Date night! in Sioux City for Valentine's Day passed.
49. Browsing stores full of the latest spring trends
50. Starting to think about packing up because it's getting time to head HOME ♥
Friday, February 8, 2013
Another week over and overflowing with blessings!
Another week over and overflowing with blessings!
23. Cheers of elementary and middle school students resounding in a gym as teachers take on the 8th grade volleyball team.
24. Falling asleep on the couch to Gilmore Girls and calling an early Friday night after a long week.
25. Laughter and good conversation around a table with "closer than ever" roommates.
26. Finding myself absent-mindedly humming "Don't Worry, Be Happy" as I ask God for the patience that is needed to keep first graders in my care.
27. The warmth of a freshly washed pot after filling my belly with pasta.
28. An opening! At Hudsonville Christian in both first and second grade for next year and fervishly polishing up resume and personal statement.
29. The taste of cool apple juice in my dry mouth.
30. Sprinkles atop frozen yogurt to celebrate Merissa's 22nd birthday.
31. Carrie Underwood cranked up in the car on a bright sunny afternoon.
32. God's angel army surrounding Alyssa who left a car accident with nothing more than bumps and bruises ♥ and a totalled car.
33. Bags of M&M's toppling out of a care package from Gram K. (She knows me SO well! :)
34. Dordt community gathered together to raise voices in praise and worship of our Almighty Comforter and Savior.
The countdown has begun... approximately 4 weeks until I am HOME, and this time it's for good.
Forever&Always
Aubs
23. Cheers of elementary and middle school students resounding in a gym as teachers take on the 8th grade volleyball team.
24. Falling asleep on the couch to Gilmore Girls and calling an early Friday night after a long week.
25. Laughter and good conversation around a table with "closer than ever" roommates.
26. Finding myself absent-mindedly humming "Don't Worry, Be Happy" as I ask God for the patience that is needed to keep first graders in my care.
27. The warmth of a freshly washed pot after filling my belly with pasta.
28. An opening! At Hudsonville Christian in both first and second grade for next year and fervishly polishing up resume and personal statement.
29. The taste of cool apple juice in my dry mouth.
30. Sprinkles atop frozen yogurt to celebrate Merissa's 22nd birthday.
31. Carrie Underwood cranked up in the car on a bright sunny afternoon.
32. God's angel army surrounding Alyssa who left a car accident with nothing more than bumps and bruises ♥ and a totalled car.
33. Bags of M&M's toppling out of a care package from Gram K. (She knows me SO well! :)
34. Dordt community gathered together to raise voices in praise and worship of our Almighty Comforter and Savior.
The countdown has begun... approximately 4 weeks until I am HOME, and this time it's for good.
Forever&Always
Aubs
Monday, January 21, 2013
1,000 Gifts
In hindsight, I can find gifts in lots of small ways last week despite feeling sick, sore, tired, and altogether worn out.
13. Frost covered cars glittering in the light of a pink sunrise
14. Eyes meeting after too long apart
15. Pink, white, and red sprinkles atop frosted brownies awaiting my return after school
16. Tissue boxes close at hand
17. Hot steam from a morning shower awakening me to a new day and refreshing a dry and sore nose
18. Chai tea steaming from the top a new mug early Saturday morning
19. A face smiling back at me in the reflection of a new humidifier softening up my nose : )
20. Awakening to a snow covered wonderland and sunlight streaming through my window beckoning me to worship our awesome creator in church with a community of welcoming believers
21. The smell of homemade cinnamon rolls reaching my nose the second church is over
22. Monday morning stories of excited first grader weekends.
13. Frost covered cars glittering in the light of a pink sunrise
14. Eyes meeting after too long apart
15. Pink, white, and red sprinkles atop frosted brownies awaiting my return after school
16. Tissue boxes close at hand
17. Hot steam from a morning shower awakening me to a new day and refreshing a dry and sore nose
18. Chai tea steaming from the top a new mug early Saturday morning
19. A face smiling back at me in the reflection of a new humidifier softening up my nose : )
20. Awakening to a snow covered wonderland and sunlight streaming through my window beckoning me to worship our awesome creator in church with a community of welcoming believers
21. The smell of homemade cinnamon rolls reaching my nose the second church is over
22. Monday morning stories of excited first grader weekends.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
I had such a nice day at school today. Yesterday almost left us in tears with distracted, jittery, chatty, defiant students, but today went much better. I also got to enjoy a night with the Verwolf's :) They invited me over for dinner and hanging out since I am alone at school this week. They made me spaghetti, we played Quirkle, and watched the Bachelor since Rachel missed it Monday. They are the sweetest couple ever and I was very thankful for some warm faces, good converstaion, and a fun night off campus. Therefore, I am adding these gifts to my list today:
10. Marshmellows melting on the hottest hot chocolate
11. First graders lifting up and celebrating our "Tacky" star like a football team after a successful play
12. Branches iced all around gleaming in the light of sunrise
Forever&Always
Aubs
10. Marshmellows melting on the hottest hot chocolate
11. First graders lifting up and celebrating our "Tacky" star like a football team after a successful play
12. Branches iced all around gleaming in the light of sunrise
Forever&Always
Aubs
Monday, January 7, 2013
New Year, New Commitment... hopefully :)
I started reading the book One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I am only 4 chapters into it and I already love it. She writes so artistically and descriptively, and I really want to take up her challenge to look for things to be thankful for even in the small parts of our lives to truly be thankful for EVERYTHING. Her epiphany is that thankfulness truly leads to deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father and brings out the deepest joy from within us. She calls it eurcharisteo. Charis means grace, eucharisteo means thanksgiving, and chara means joy. The three put together portray that thanksgiving, grace, and joy all go hand in hand. To truly embrace grace and live with joy you need to be thankful for what you have. As I continue to learn more about my relationship with God and with others around me, I am going to strive to find ways to be thankful in the small parts of my days and try to reach a list of one thousand gifts that I will share with you along the way.
1. Tieing up early morning whispies into a single french braid
2. Hesitant hugs met with warm embrace
3. Long awaited hugs and laughter with distant family
4. The company of a new friend to share a depressing eleven hour car ride with
5. Having the resources available to make an eleven hour trip back to school safely
6. Late nights just me and God
7. The innocence of first grade prayers and confessions
8. Bonding with new friends
9. The soft cushion of new socks
Stay tuned for what other gifts God will open my eyes to enjoy!
Forever&always,
Aubs
1. Tieing up early morning whispies into a single french braid
2. Hesitant hugs met with warm embrace
3. Long awaited hugs and laughter with distant family
4. The company of a new friend to share a depressing eleven hour car ride with
5. Having the resources available to make an eleven hour trip back to school safely
6. Late nights just me and God
7. The innocence of first grade prayers and confessions
8. Bonding with new friends
9. The soft cushion of new socks
Stay tuned for what other gifts God will open my eyes to enjoy!
Forever&always,
Aubs
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