Here area few shots of me with some of my classes, dating from a few months ago up to a few weeks ago. I hope they'll help fill in some of the the gaps in imagination.
My youngest class. English names: front row L to R- Robert, Oliver, Rick, Adam, Peter. Back row: Ellie, Becky, Abby, April, Kristen, Beth. (What was I thinking wearing that tie and shirt?)
Heavy anticipation: "How fast did we go around the circle?"
Singing the ABC Jingle Bells at a parents' meeting. I hope I'll have a video clip posted soon. They sounded pretty good! English names L to R: Catherine, Amanda, Meg, Julie (back), Daisy, Travis, John, Sarah, Katie, Kyle.
Checking worksheets in my older class.
Giving "Adam" his certificate.
Teaching these kids I've experienced a sort of pride and attachment that I imagine is similar to parenthood. There has been plenty of frustration, tiredness, discouragement--and still some moments are. "Look at the big picture" a voice reminds me. This is definitely worth it.
5 comments:
you named one Kristen! and she's dressed like a flower child! yay! lol.
i started a painting job today. i'm the only girl with a team of about 10 guys. i think i can understand the exhuastion you must have felt doing construction (and probably still feel teaching haha). thankfully, this is only temporary so that i will have a paycheck in the weeks before my once-a-month sub pay comes through. thanks for posting pics! they're fun to see.
yes, 7 am! yesterday we worked till about 5 and today till 4:30. i'm exhausted. but i have interviews tomorrow and thursday at really nice restaraunts, and i am supposed to start substitute teaching in town very soon, so i really only have a few days of this. who knows, maybe i'll still paint a day or two for the exercise!
yep, i've phased out the painting for now. i may go work a day or two at some point if i have the time. i've been in bed with bronchitis for a few days, although i did go to work this weekend. hopefully it will phase out soon! teaching is fun, but i've only been at it for a few days. we had snow last week and missed a day, then i had to call in. once i've finished my training at the restaraunt, i will be able to teach more consistently. well, i put a blog post up with more details about everything that you can read at some point. looks like i'm filling up your blog too, lol. i hope all is well and i'm excited that you'll get to see your parents!
Hmmm...no Stephen! Oh, well! They certainly are cute little kids. I'm putting something in "snail mail" for you (on 2/8/07). I'll be curious to find out how long it takes to reach you!
You dont deserve named christian. You are too proud and dont love people. God want like His children be humble and love everyone,how He love us. John 15:12. You cant do this.
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