Day 29-"All the Possibilities" & Day 30- "Looking Forward"

All I seem to do is homework for my two classes. Read. Write. Read. Write. Repeat. What keeps me going is the possibility that I could have a shot at the job I want- it would definitely be passion and career colliding. I ask myself how can I go at this pace for six and a half more weeks, but think of who I may get to help and ask myself how can I not?

Day 28- "Merry Making"

My Santa. 4ever. XO.

Day 27- "Shadow"

Like a shadow the father watched, overwhelmed at the generosity & unsure what to do. Humble enough to accept help from strangers but gracious enough to help as needed and able. Hoping the family moves out of he shadows of despair & into laughter soon.

Day 26- "Warm Glow"

The glow of newly placed lamps upon their first bed, a sofa, & many other donations- great day & hope they sleep in peace tonight. 

Day 25- "Seek Peace"

From my family to my friends, from the generosity of others to the oooortunities I've been blessed with, I am able to live with peace in my heart. I've had times I'm far from proud of but have had family & friends who never gave up on me & who have made me a better person. I try to live my life with forgiveness & compassion because you don't know what someone is going through - just because someone is smiling doesn't mean they are ok. The older I get the more I'm drawn to helping others & ising my time in ways to benefit them. Yes I'm college mom broke but I still want for nothing, I'll be ok; I just want others to feel some security too. Here are a few of the reasons I have peace in my life daily(besides the fact I choose it- you always have two choices as to how to react...)...

"Count Your Blessings"- Day 24

Love this girl & hate that she is struggling - mono in boot camp=not fun or easy. At a time she wants mom that's not even an option, as mom passed away five years ago. I would go to the ends of the earh for her & can't wait until not camp is over so I can go see her and give her the hug I know she so badly wants and needs. I'm so grateful that I am a source of security for her; I can't replace her mother, I can just do what she would have done & what I would want done for my own daughter. 

Day 23- "Joyful"

It's hard to feel with a child in the hospital.  However, an email from a co- worker about a thank you from a parent was the highlight of my day. I could spend all of 2015 ranting & writing about how jacked up some things are for some of our students. What I can do is wish a joyful break to my co-workers who without a doubt work harder & give more by nature of the school we chose to work at, & until you spend a year doing it you will never understand the layers of complexity under and overlying your job to teach all of these children.