Third time's the charm

When I was a young girl I had this old, really old, it's an antique in fact, chalkboard.  I would play, and pretend I was a teacher, and absolutely wore it out.  More so than it already was.  As I was writing on the chalkboard that I made to put the babies daily stats on this morning, I reflected back to my childhood on that old chalkboard.  

Reflecting back at my dreams as a child, I remember wanting to be a teacher at the young age of eight.  When this really became strong to me was in second grade.  I had the worlds best teacher.  She was fun, loving, caring, and effective on strategies of teaching.  She helped me overcome some hurdles, and well we bonded a lot.  I see all this now, after all the education I have been through on education in general.  I'm so thankful I had her, and if I could see her today I would definitely tell her the impact she made on my life.  

On a note about chalkboards.  I have a variety.  I love them for sure, and always have.  So, I'm setting out on a mission.  To get my old chalkboard out of Gram's attic.  I'm sure I can persuade my Uncle Roger to get up there for me, and get it. :) I hope. 

The third time is the charm, for me, on attaining my degree in early childhood education.  God put this before me, and I must finish it.  Hopefully, I will be putting it to good use by next August, and if not then I will eventually.  

One thing that I realized is this, I light up when I'm surrounded by a class full of kiddos ready to take a journey.  A journey into their future.  A teacher is one person that has a huge influence in the life of a child, and I can definitely attest to that.  

On another note, I also light up when I'm with my own kiddos.  I love them so much, and pray that God will guide me through this journey of parenthood.  I don't ever want to misguide them, but also do not want withhold them from anything either.  I guess I'm a dream chaser....meaning I want them to follow their hearts, and their dreams.  As long as I tell them about Jesus, and bring them up with strong faith I know that will be attainable.  In conclusion, this dream of mine on becoming a teacher, will indeed come true.  I've had many hurdles, stops, and obstacles to overcome, but I stayed strong and did it. Even had some hurdles today while turning in all my student teaching forms.  Got extremely stressed out, but started praying on the way to Gram's to pick up two of the babies.  With God all things are possible!!!  So, third time's the charm.  :)