Kidzone Jr launched and then some...

Yesterday was amazing and I am so happy to be able to teach the 3-5 year olds- I love seeing them grow in God's word- They are so smart.

We launched Kidzone Jr and it went very well. I had 5 fabulous kids and we talked about love- one of the 9 fruits of the spirit.

It was a little bit of a stumble as I have not taught this age in over 5 years but it will improve each week.

We had an awesome Sunday school class - I had a group of 19 kids- they did so well We talked about creation- this was the memory verse I was teaching on -I love it. Keep bringing the kids - Keep bringing the kids.

Teaching and speaking into the lives of these kids are truly a blessing- Joy overflows when I see their lives change- Joy overflows when I get a great big hug or they tell me they love me-I am so blessed

Now today my son informs me - mommy I love you so much- you are the best mommy in the world because you love me no matter what. You put up with my choices good or bad and you are there for me. ok are you crying now- this is a great step for him. He has verbalized it to his therapist but not to me- oh he has told me he loves me but this was different.

I AM SO BLESSED

So much on my mind so much to do

We have a lot going on- between work and home and church-- being stretched a little more then I like - not that is negative I am just tired and need some much needed rest- so I am looking forward to next Thursday and going away with our life coaching group to Orlando for a women's weekend- I anticipate and awesome and live changing weekend
Although I do not think I will get the "rest" I need as far as sleep but a different kind of rest.
It is so much fun preparing to go away- finding a place for Marcus (mom and dad thanks) and the dog (thanks Adam and Brenda) then tidying up the house before I leave and loose ends at work-
It will be good and will be fine just need sleep to rest my weary mind and body-

I am so looking forward though to Sunday- I get back into teaching ages 3-5 year olds in their own church service- It is going to be awesome

God's plan

Did you have wonder why you go through things in life? I do all the time- God is doing amazing things in the children at Celebration Church of Tampa. I have prayed as previously mentioned for those with special needs. Why, because there is hope for them and God wants them to feel the love- it became apparent this past Sunday. I love working with these kids and want the parents to know they are ok - God has prepared me I truly believe over the last 5 years to work with these awesome kids- thank you God for allowing me to be used by you to reach your children

Who I admire- By Marcus

Mom- She loves me

God- helps me everywhere

Jesus- goes with me everywhere

Josh (school friend)- because he always helps others

Aunt/uncle- they care about me

Papaw and grannie- they talk to me

Mrs Cooper- helps me in math

Mr Carini- talks with me when I am in trouble

Mr Madley- helps me in writing

Mr Thomas- helps me work on my behavior

God is amazing

Why....
He is there- always there
He gives me strength when I think I can not go on again
He grants me grace
He is patient
He is loving
He guides
He gives me wisdom and understanding
He is my everything
He is my all in all
He is my refuge
He is my best friend
He helps you through to the light at the end of the tunnel
He supplies all my needs
He is my Lord
He is my Savior
He will never leave me nor forsake me
He uses me to help reach others- I have been praying for quite sometime now for God to send the children to Celebration -not just any children but special needs children- behavioral, emotional, adhd, autism, sensory disorder, and the list goes on. Why have I been praying this- because there is hope- how do I know it- My family is a testimony to it- and I want to be there for those families- to love on them, to pray with them, to help them, to give them the resources they may need-and God is allowing me to do that- You are amazing God- keep sending us families to love on

There is a peacekeeper and I will rise

Sometimes we go through things in life that we have no clue of why- right now for me things are well- oh I go through the everyday things in life and I am growing and being stretched in areas of my life but things are good- tiring but good

If you are going through something you will rise

I Will Rise Lyrics
Verse 1:
There's a peace i've come to know
though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an echo in my soul
I can sing, It is well
Pre-Chorus:
Jesus, has overcome
and the grave is overwelmed
The victory is won
he is risen from the dead

Chorus:
And I Will Rise when he calls my name
No more sorrow,No more pain
I Will Rise,on Eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my kness,and rise
I Will Rise

Verse:2
There's a day that's drawing near
when the darkness breaks to light
and the shadow's disappear
and my faith shall be my eye's

Learning and growing and stretching

this is what is happening to me right now- at work- not sure if I like it cause it is not a comfort zone thing- I look to it though as a positive thing- all is well and work is taking a new dimension for me - time to stretch time to grow time to develop