I can hardly believe that month two has already come and gone. One of the unique and exciting parts of the race is that each month looks drastically different than the last. While last month we were busy organizing libraries and pouring into the young adult ministry, this month we’ve been busy teaching at the CORM school and playing uno, checkers and soccer with rescued boys and girls.
This month was hard and very tiring. Even though it’s only month two, it’s easy to already miss some of the comforts of home. However, the Lord has opened my eyes and allowed me to appreciate some of the smaller things in life.
Like shower curtains.
Man oh man if you have a shower curtain thank your lucky stars. Because you know what that means? Water doesn’t splash all over your towel. Or sink. Or toilet. It creates a sense of privacy that when taken away, we begin to realize the simple comfort we took advantage of.
But even when I think it seems like the Lord is taking things away, He’s opened my eyes to realize that He’s actually allowing me to see more exciting things He has in store for me.
Or the roosters that wake me up at 6 am.
There is a rooster that sits directly outside my window and begins to crow around 3 a.m. By 6, I’ve usually hit my limit of rooster crowing sleep and decide to start my day. These early mornings have become a source of joy for me lately as it’s been time for me to spend time alone talking with God. I get to start my days filled with the word of God all thanks to my lovely friends, the roosters.
The third, but definitely not last or least, way the Lord ha spoken to me this mont is through school uniforms.
I used to joke about how someone couldn’t pay me enough money to make me want to go back to school. But here I am, albeit on the other side; but nevertheless, spending my days at school.
I definitely have a newfound respect for all teachers. It’s not easy. It requires an unreal amount of patience, lots of wisdom and flexibility beyond my capacity. My kids tested me, angered me and wore me out. But they also pushed me towards growth, encouraged me and allowed me into their lives, even if it was just through homework. God showed me that teaching is a powerful position that requires His guidance in order to experience success.
Overall, this month was one of tremendous growth. I was stretched, sometimes to what I felt was beyond my capabilities. But the good Lord always provides and He thankfully opened my eyes to His goodness that is always surrounding us.
