Blessings Come.....When You Listen!

This summer I was approached with the possibility of teaching 6th grade. Being that I love and adore my 8th graders, every single year, I didn't really see this being an option. I felt content, happy, and in love with my job. So, why change anything? However, when I took a step back and remembered why I was ultimately there, I remembered it was for a bigger purpose. God wanted me there. But maybe this was God's plan, especially since it felt that a complicated and uncomfortable one. So, I told my principal and good friend, that I would teacher wherever they needed me! I prayed for God to place me where I could do His work. Well, here we are a month later and I am a 6th grade teacher! I LOVE it! I love my new room (that you can check out in the above video), and I already love my kids! I have felt so much more motivated and in love with my job since I became a part of the 6th grade team! It has also helped that I have a team of great teachers to work with this year :) They ROCK!

I am really excited about the adventures that are to come my way this year. I am hoping to accomplish a lot, and to really be a better educator to my cute new 6th grade babies. This summer I had a lot of time off (because of my wonderful husband!), and during that time I set some goals for myself. I really hope to grow a lot as a colleague, teacher, staff member, and team player. I know I have a lot more to learn, and I am just so excited to start!

Now, for the backlash of this new assignment! I have been working SOOOOO hard! I don't know how I would be getting through this without the grace of God! I have been working 13 hour days at my school, and attending M.A. classes, and taking online classes for my CLAD certificate. So exhausting. I am trying to not lose my sanity, or push my husbands patients. He asks me about 10 times a day when I am coming home :) He is too good to me! But, hopefully before the end of next week I should get organized enough to only work my contractual hours, ha ha! Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me, please!

Time for a Mommy update! She is doing really really well! She has lost 17 pounds during the first week after her surgery. She is already feeling healthier, and motivated to make a positive change for her and my Daddy! Thank you again for your prayers.

I have to go! The family is yelling my name :) It's time to be a good daughter! Love all of you, I will be back again soon.

xox

Harmony Joy

Love Is In The Air

Here is an oldie but goodie! Ceasar and I went to Vegas in November for a day, just to get away and escape life's daily drama's. I love this man so much for his supportive, kind, patient, and loving heart. God could NOT have made a better man for me than him.

After we got married we moved into my parents house for two reasons.
1. Saving money for our home
2. Helping my parents out during my mommy's recovery
This was not only my father's idea, but my husbands also! They both thought that this step/transition would be best for everyone involved. Well, they were both right. But who expects their new hubby to adjust so well to living with their inlaws? I mean, I know my parents are as close to perfect as it gets, but Ceasar made it look so easy. He is so kind! I honestly don't know what I do to deserve such a man!

Everyday I come home from work and this man spoils me. The house is clean, bed is made, and he has paid the bills! He makes me relax, calms my nerves, and listens to my daily drama. Now, I am sure most of you are saying, "Yeah Yeah, you are newly wed, ha!", well you are right, we are, and I am going to eat it up until he says, ENOUGH! I just feel so blessed, and my cup is over flowing so much that I had to share with all of you just how wonderful my husband is to me :)

Tomorrow is my last day without babies in my classroom. This is my first year teaching 6th grade at WMS, and I am very excited! I hope to be the best teacher I can be. I want to stay positive, and I want His light to shine brightly from all I do :) Please say prayers!

I must go now.......I have homework, research, and planning to do :) I will update more soon. Oh, my mommy is recovering quickly, thanks again for all of your kind thoughts and prayers!

xox

Harmony Joy