tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post6625925527263588001..comments2023-10-29T04:18:21.861-04:00Comments on The Country Schoolmarm: What's the WORD, Humminbird?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-73608248349682737182012-08-15T23:33:25.004-04:002012-08-15T23:33:25.004-04:00Thank you, Laura! God has reasons for me to not be...Thank you, Laura! God has reasons for me to not be able to have my own children. It is a blessing, though, to be able to meet and be a small part of the lives of many children. God is good! And I will keep crying out! I think I will be doing it even more so this year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-1814936407348234582012-08-15T22:54:16.279-04:002012-08-15T22:54:16.279-04:00Thanks for stopping by. And keep crying out to the...Thanks for stopping by. And keep crying out to the Lord! Keep planting seeds and watering. Lo children are a heritage from the Lord. I don't have children either (2 cats) but God opens and closes the womb. Don't get weary in well doing...Love LauraLaura Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-1231236943984662932012-08-15T22:51:37.978-04:002012-08-15T22:51:37.978-04:00Thanks! Oh, may the Lord richly bless you! I hav...Thanks! Oh, may the Lord richly bless you! I have all of the admiration in the world for those who nurture the little guys! Woah! I know I couldn't!<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers!<br /><br />HeatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-51907351648275032852012-08-15T22:45:48.849-04:002012-08-15T22:45:48.849-04:00AMEN! Thank you for your encouragement! Blessing...AMEN! Thank you for your encouragement! Blessings to you as well!<br /><br />HeatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-30945358623842711872012-08-15T21:40:18.754-04:002012-08-15T21:40:18.754-04:00Keep putting the Lord first and you won't go w...Keep putting the Lord first and you won't go wrong! You are very organized. Good for you...Have a good and Godly week! Blessings, Laura R.Laura Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278260524356188432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-16835438874461179722012-08-15T18:23:34.079-04:002012-08-15T18:23:34.079-04:00Oh, Robin. Yea! I figured out the verification thi...Oh, Robin. Yea! I figured out the verification thing, but I still can't figure out the email reply thingy. I think it is because my blog is connected to my google+ account. Too many menus!!! Arg!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-23151418988253108352012-08-15T18:21:42.346-04:002012-08-15T18:21:42.346-04:00Thank you for all of your prayers. Christine, you...Thank you for all of your prayers. Christine, you are so right. I need to acknowledge God's sovereign will in each of their lives. Sometimes, I get depressed when I see the students leave our school. 5th used to be the last grade at our school. God has blessed us with a middle school this year. I would see how they would stray away, I'd think, "What did I do wrong!?" But, as you said, we can't change hearts on our own. It is not about us. It is about God using our failings and strivings for HIS glory.<br /><br />I will definitely pray for your patience, and I know you will pray for mine as well. To still our tongues when the last straw has been pulled! <br /><br />It is good to connect with other educators, even if they are different subjects or ages, we can still connect. I LOVE my job. I am grateful God placed me in this career and at this school. I have been there for 12 years, and the students and faculty are like family. I am blessed. <br /><br />You are right, Robin, as well. Many parents do view Christian education as their fulfilled duty. That is the hardest because that is where there is the least partnership. I have to say, I have only been part of very few situations like that. I have had the blessing to be considered part of the family in many of the families of which I have taught (Which is great since I don't have my own children!). That is just how my school is. We laugh together, cry together, give lots of hugs. It is wonderful! But, with that, are also many dangers. Getting lax or overconfident. Forgetting from whom the blessings come. Attacks from Satan which lead to discouragement. <br /><br />So, I will definitely keep you all in my prayers. Maybe I will start a prayer request post. I know I have to write them down in my devotional journal! I will do that next!<br /><br />Thank you all again for advice and fellowship. I know I tend to be long-winded (TEACHER!), but I appreciate your taking the time to read and respond! Thank you for the prayers!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />HeatherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054864886481707686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-586291156618177782012-08-15T18:05:33.418-04:002012-08-15T18:05:33.418-04:00Your classroom looks great! I taught pre-k for th...Your classroom looks great! I taught pre-k for the past 6 years. Sending up special prayers for you and your class.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614760170462878839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-52106554616218644282012-08-15T16:43:05.879-04:002012-08-15T16:43:05.879-04:00PS - Thanks so much for taking off the word verifi...PS - Thanks so much for taking off the word verification! Yea!! :o)TheCrankyCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314851714923955216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-87372733653619966772012-08-15T16:42:01.055-04:002012-08-15T16:42:01.055-04:00Bless your heart Heather! I don't envy you you...Bless your heart Heather! I don't envy you your job, as it comes with limitless challenges and burdens. I teach as well (surprise, surprise) - but, by the time I get the students, they are there because they want to (or at least understand that they "need to) be there. (I teach business law....) But my son went to a Christian day school through 8th grade and I was always amazed by the parents who sent their children there thinking that it somehow fulfilled their parental duties to bring their children up in a Christian way, or viewed it as a way of dealing with a "problem" child. I will keep you, and your students, in my thoughts and prayers. As for Scriptures, I'll ponder and see what comes to mind. I've always cherished Proverbs myself....Smiles, Hugs & Blessings ~ RobinTheCrankyCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314851714923955216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2551539772201422364.post-67405264226559413452012-08-15T15:21:04.702-04:002012-08-15T15:21:04.702-04:00Wonderful pics of your classroom, Heather!
I full...Wonderful pics of your classroom, Heather! <br />I fully understand the need for prayer for these children - I taught mainly English and French to 12/13 year olds and every day I'd come face to face with the fact that we are powerless to change anyone's heart, it is God's Sovereign work.<br />So pray we must and I will keep you all in prayer.<br /><br />Pray for me with my children for it is hard disciplining in love. I need patience!<br />I will think over some passages of Scripture.<br />Blessings<br />ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369909588334413326noreply@blogger.com