I've got some explanin' to do

Life has been a whirlwind and I apologize for keeping you hanging. One of my dear friends has a daughter in the ICU. She just had her ventilator removed today after multiple days. It is amazing. Karis has such a long way to go but this is a step in the right direction. She is in an enormus amount of pain and is still struggling though. Her care page is here. She's only 9 and my heart breaks. I've been going up to see her all the free chances I can.

I accepted a long term substitute job last week and started this Wednesday. I've been subbing so much lately and have felt the "first year teacher effects" lately. I have this job until the Christmas holidays. It's great and very time consuming. I am at school until around 5-6 most days. I deal with all sorts of students. I am subbing for a resource teacher. It is fun and demanding all at the same time. :)

Done by 8-I'm totally worthless after 8. I spend my nights waiting for bedtime and get up way before the sun rises. I will get back into the jig of things but am having trouble adjusting this time.

So...that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

A country called America

Sorry I did not post yesterday *coughTobicough.* Life is sure speeding up and my stress level is a tad high right now. I have had one of those weeks were everything and everyday runs together and on top of allergies and stress, this week has not been so great. I just found out that I have three tests next week AND three projects DUE next week too. So this is why my stress level is high right now.

But I wanted to post about America now that we have a new president coming into his reigns in January. That is right, Bush is still in charge until the beginning of the year. What a concept!!! I will not say who I voted for but do have some ideas about America. The President can not just snap his fingers and things will be changed.

No, it is a process and approval must be granted. Also we have to remember that this man who is the first African American may not be your choice, but if he can help America out so be it. America is struggling right now as a nation financially, militarily, and socially (health care included). We may or may not see changes...but give the system a chance. That is right...America is like a system that changes constantly. I know that after the election, gas went up 10 cents.

I have also had some friends/classmates receive some VERY inappropriate text messages that were racially biased. These girls did not even know the people sending these. I am saddened by the words some people say. Think about this: Is it Christian to be mean to others? Is it Christian to not do the right thing? My rule right now for myself is to not judge this new person, but to wait and see what happens.

One thing I have a hard time with is change. I do not like it at all. I have trouble when times change, classes change, people change from being nice, surroundings change, and everything in between. I know that change is inevitable, but still it is hard. I know that America will see some changes that they may or may not like, but try to adjust. Adjust in your own way and look to HIM for guidance. HE is the one who is looking out for the world HE created and HE will see us through!!!

Jeremiah 29:11 states "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD,"plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Have a little FAITH and allow HIM to work in our lives.

Have a wonderful afternoon!!!!