My Sixth Week Teaching

It has been almost six weeks that I have taught. I work long hours trying to keep up with everything I have to do. I am very tired but most of the time it is worth it. I have fourteen students that have great personalities and I am having a good time getting to know them all. They are also very challenging. Everyday is a new challenge in class room management. I am learning by fire. I have pretty much decided that God willing I am moving back to Oregon in May when this adventure is over. I will have a year of teaching under my belt and a whole lot of new perspective. I want to live in Oregon. I know that now better than ever. I think that is one reason why God moved me here. I wanted to have an adventure by teaching overseas. God knew I would have a lot of trouble living away from home. He knew it but I did not. So He sent me here to clear my vision on what I want and where I want to live. I love Oregon and living near my family. It is amazing how this adventure has brought me closer to my family then we were when I lived down the street. I will get to spend two weeks with them in Christmas and hopefully a week with my sons in Houston on spring break. I can hardly wait. I miss my small group, my friends, my family, the pine trees and the ease in which I could get to stores and food.
I miss going out to eat more often and going to the movies at least once a week. The people in North Dakota are so friendly and helpful and welcoming but I long for home. I am saving money and hopefully God's plan will include me moving back home. I am sorry I have not written more often in my blog but I will do better. Thanks for reading it and your comments.