January has quickly passed and we are well on our way through February. It's hard to believe that Valentine's day is on Thursday! This year, I get to have a date with a good friend and her four boys, my adoptive nephews. Who could ask for a better date? Four handsome boys and their beautiful momma will make for a great evening out. My sister in Christ and those sweet boys bring me great joy and smiles, with their kindness and love.
February is always a fast and busy month. Is this because it only has 28 days, or because everyone tries to make plans in February?
I have just completed my 7th of 12 graduate classes. Thus far, I have a 4.0 in my graduate degree program, but I await the grade for this class. I will be taking two classes online for the Spring session, which starts at the end of this month. With two classes, I will have a very concise study schedule for getting things done, so I am enjoying my two weeks off with friends and other adventures.
I have joined two small groups at Sagebrush. One is a women's group studying Revelation. The other, is the young adult group which is fun, as we will now share a meal, play games and study God's word while having a time of fellowship with one another. I am loving volunteering in the Illuminate book store, as those ladies and the couple that runs the store are AWESOME! I have learned so much about myself, our church and grown in my walk with God over the past three months, as I become more involved at Sagebrush.
Teaching is also going well. We just finished the second round of district testing. Most of my students had increased scores, which is encouraging. I had to say good-bye to one student this week, which was hard on the class. We will miss him and wish him the best in his new school. My staff continue to be very supportive and encouraging on the journey through my first year of teaching. I pray that God makes it very clear to me that I am to stay at this school or apply at other schools, so I can spend my summer knowing where I will be in the fall.
Life is busy, but full of fun new adventures. God has blessed me with wonderful friends and family.
May God bless you as February continues.
Julie
