I am suuuuuuper tired as of the moment, but I'm still thinking of things to do for tomorrow. I just tried the experiment that I wanted to show the kids tomorrow... it consisted of using milk, food colouring, a cotton swab and dish soap. My mother watched me as I carried it out but did not like how I wasted milk haha... That's okay... Although I suppose it is quite a waste.
This week kind of hit me like a train. I don't know why, I was alright for the first 3 weeks, but man, week 4 just kind killed. The kids this year made me think back to why I went for the interview for the teaching position. I really missed them and it's the same reason I don't want week 6 to come too soon. These kids have really given me lots to learn from and they honestly make me so happy. Even though there are the occasional bad attitudes, I still enjoy their presence despite it.
Through these few weeks... God has shown me just how much he loves these kids... Watching these kids learn about Him, receive through Him has been such an honest blessing. None of these kids would have showed up if it weren't for Him. Even if it was just a tiny miracle, to change the weather outside so they could stay dry from the rain, or just fun in the sun.... It's the evidence of God's love for these kids. Every kid who had safely returned from our field trips is also proof of God's protection over these kids, because man.. sometimes we are unorganized. Praise God in everything.
I never thought that teaching a lesson for these kids would also help me grow. Each lesson pushes me to do what I teach. I am definitely not teacher material, but somehow God is helping me pull through. It's been a struggle to keep in mind why I'm doing VBS sometimes... to fight with myself about personal gain versus doing what I do for the kids and planting seeds. Man, pride is a huge issue for me and it's a battle everyday to remind myself.
I'm excited for the 6 weeks to end because I am getting worn out... but hopefully I'll be alright in terms of lasting energy and... it doesn't end too too soon.. =)
This week kind of hit me like a train. I don't know why, I was alright for the first 3 weeks, but man, week 4 just kind killed. The kids this year made me think back to why I went for the interview for the teaching position. I really missed them and it's the same reason I don't want week 6 to come too soon. These kids have really given me lots to learn from and they honestly make me so happy. Even though there are the occasional bad attitudes, I still enjoy their presence despite it.
Through these few weeks... God has shown me just how much he loves these kids... Watching these kids learn about Him, receive through Him has been such an honest blessing. None of these kids would have showed up if it weren't for Him. Even if it was just a tiny miracle, to change the weather outside so they could stay dry from the rain, or just fun in the sun.... It's the evidence of God's love for these kids. Every kid who had safely returned from our field trips is also proof of God's protection over these kids, because man.. sometimes we are unorganized. Praise God in everything.
I never thought that teaching a lesson for these kids would also help me grow. Each lesson pushes me to do what I teach. I am definitely not teacher material, but somehow God is helping me pull through. It's been a struggle to keep in mind why I'm doing VBS sometimes... to fight with myself about personal gain versus doing what I do for the kids and planting seeds. Man, pride is a huge issue for me and it's a battle everyday to remind myself.
I'm excited for the 6 weeks to end because I am getting worn out... but hopefully I'll be alright in terms of lasting energy and... it doesn't end too too soon.. =)
