A Moment

The weeks sometimes drag by, but the weekend always shows up again. Even though this week was more fun than a regular week because of the opportunities I had to spend with friends, I was still eager for the weekend. I am starting to feel the weight of this year settle on my shoulders with so many things coming up during the next few weeks, but at the same time I am still able to see glimpses of God's grace in my life. Take, for example, a few days this week when I came to school tired and unexcited about dealing with adolescents all day.

But then things started happening.

One of my students smiled and said something funny to me, another erupted with his unique laughter, a leg "accidentally" fell into the aisle as I passed by, and I begin to feel my heart softening. Suddenly I remembered how much I love my kids and the relationships I have been building with them. I have always hopped that I might be able to brighten my students' days and make them feel at home, but it has never crossed my mind that those feelings could be reciprocated. I thank God for those special moments this week where, by his grace alone, enthusiasm replaced passiveness in my teaching.

Even so, the weekend is here and I am very thankful for the chance to refresh and renew myself before another crazy week.

On another note, how do I explain the events of the past month? I am still amazed at all of the opportunities I have to explore and experience in Indonesia. Just a brief description of this past month: swanky wedding, soccer carnival,Jazz festival, dancing, beach bumming and hiking, professional development,and crazy tie day.