Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Another post....

This is going to just be a quick post to say a quick THANK YOU to everyone! I have felt many prayers being said for me and I really do appreciate it! I wanted to share a quick story...

At work, I have been helping a young man with some math tutoring. He had decided a few months ago that he wanted to go back to school (college), but was looking for some help. Unfortunately, he has quite a few learning disabilities which makes things a little more challenging. However, I have to be completely honest when I say that I feel so good at the end of the day (most of the time) because I have been able to work on my math. (For those of you who don't know me, I absolutely love math and wish I had pursued something more in that line.) Anyway, things have been a little rough for him lately due to some personal issues and frustration has set in for both of us. But, I am learning that the role that I play as a tutor to him is turning more into becoming a mentor for things outside of math - as I try to steer him towards a much more positive attitude and outlook on his life.

That is pretty much the story, and while it has its days, I do have to say that I come home each night refreshed and excited that I am making a difference in the life of this guy (btw, he is older than I am). His parents (my bosses) praise me everyday for working with him and having the patience. They keep telling me how I was an answer to a prayer, while I think I am beginning to realize that my prayers were the ones answered. Amazing how God works, isn't it??

Again, this experience has taught me a lot about myself as well as others. Maybe, just maybe, I should consider the whole teaching path again...do I really want to go back to school again?????

Monday, October 20, 2008

Yes, I'm still here....

I've had a couple of complaints, and concerns, about my not posting in a while. I really do apologize. Writing things out makes me realize that I really have a pretty boring life...

You know what is hard? I read blogs of parents all the time. While I love reading the stories and laughing at all the good times that were shared, it really does make me feel as though I don't fit in here in blogging world...I realize that not everyone that has a blog also has kids, but it seems like all the ones I read are that way. I don't have any fun stories to share, or cute pics of beautiful kids to boast about, and it makes me feel like an outsider (I've brought that on myself).

Anyway, I have found that I've felt much less motivated over the last few weeks than I did when I wrote things out in this blog. Maybe, just maybe, there really is something to this. At least it is a way to get some things off my mind.

My fear, sometimes, in writing on this blog is how some people may end up taking what I am writing. I don't want to worry anyone, or scare anyone, or upset anyone. However, I guess some things that I say/write may just not come out correctly for each and every person. As a disclaimer here: I'm fine, really. And, I apologize if I offend.

As with the rest of the world, things are tight right now. However, my hubby and I have turned to rely on the strength of our relationship and God's grace to get us through this tough time. We have some great friends that are helping us in the journey and eventually things will not be so tough. These friends know who you are, so a BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!

So, for all of you who have expressed a concern, or asked why I don't update anymore, here is my response. I'm fine, just a little lost and still finding my way. I'll get there, and get into a routine someday. But, thanks so much for all the thoughts and concerns...maybe I'll have a few stories shortly.