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Unfortunately, there are some people who may be reading this that I don't get to talk to as frequently as I'd like. For that, I'm so sorry. This next bit of information is for YOU, just so you know all that's happening in my life.
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I decided to take a few pictures of my new place. I photographed my bathroom and bedroom on the first day in hopes of looking back and seeing the possible transformation once finishing what I like to call Project Renovation. Though my lovely roommate and I have not finished the kitchen and extra bedroom, my parents and I worked extensively on my bathroom and bedroom--two rooms that have been my own personal oasis since moving. Below are the before and after shots of each room. I will say, too, that if it weren't for my parents, especially my mother's impeccable vision and design execution, I would have never been able finish these projects. So, here's a shout-out to them for all their help!
By next month, perhaps, I hope to have more pictures for you as Project Renovation continues. I've enjoyed seeing the fruits of my labor, and I just know our little house will be a total jewel soon. Thankfully, my mom has also developed a passion for refinishing furniture, and, up next on her list of projects: a desk for Les! Yay!
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Not only am I enjoying the interior of my new home, but I am also enjoying the glories of living in quaint town with extremely precious neighbors. The kindness that has been extravagantly poured out to my roommate and I over the last month is nothing short of amazing! The first week we were here, all our neighbors visited us and warmly welcomed us into their community. I was even invited to my first Greensboro fish fry! I can't even begin to tell you how savory and mouth-watering the catfish was, not-to-mention the homemade cake that our sweet neighbor, Mrs. Crawford, made. I know that God is watching over me in so many ways, and He has encouraged me daily through the love of the people just like Mrs. Crawford. Like today, for example, Mrs. Collins, who lives two houses down, called me just to say she was thinking about me. WOW! Even writing this makes me smile.
On another note, Alabama has to be one of the most beautiful states that I have ever been to, besides Kentucky that is. :) I wish I had a picture for you of the highway that we live on. I step outside and I hear the beautiful melody of cows mooing, and I see green pastures and beautiful oak trees. I've never really been exposed to farmland quite like this. It's absolutely beautiful. Tomorrow I will take pictures!
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I spend most of my time working on being the best teacher I can possibly be. I never thought teaching would be so hard. I knew it would be challenging, just like all things that people work diligently at are, and I keep waiting for things to get easier, but I'm not sure they will. I think the hardest part is working so hard to plan a lesson and then not exactly getting the results that I hope for. Right now, I have a lot of stresses about the school year. But, there's one that is for sure: I will work endlessly to show all students that I care for them and about their futures. I pray for my students. And, I know that whatever I cannot give them, God can! So, if you are a prayer warrior, please say a prayer for my students and for me as I try and lead them to success this year.
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Here is a picture of me at my new school:
It's a beautiful school, and I think highly of all the teachers and administrators that work so hard to make it so wonderful in so many ways. I am blessed to be a Hale County High School Wildcat! Go CATS! :) As of a few weeks ago, I became one of the girl's basketball coaches! Our season starts soon, and I cannot wait to fill you in on how try-outs go. I've had so many girls come in to my classroom and tell me that they are excited to play and can't wait for the season to begin.
