God is still cool.

The period after lunch, 5th period, I have my junior APs. Most of the time they are so wonderful to teach. They are hard working and actually want to learn -- of course, they have their days. I was a few minutes late to class and when I went into the class room there was no one to be seen. So I figured, well maybe since I was late they all did something really quick. After about 15 minutes, I seriously start to worry. It's not like them to be late - let alone, ditch. I thought maybe they were doing something for my birthday and they lost track of time. Another 15 minutes went by without any sign. I seriously thought someone kidnapped them. I was starting to get really worried and I'm looking around and asking people. Finally, I see Director and wave him down. "Where's my class?" He sort of smiles. "I think I know where they might be," He says. "But they're late." Finally, 5 minutes before class time was up, they run into the class with pizza, cake, and ice cream for me for my birthday (which isn't until tomorrow but we don't have school tomorrow because of the pastor's conference). I was mad that they missed my class (and still counted them all as absent and gave them a hefty assignment to do over the weekend) but THEY LOVE ME! What can I say? I was thrilled! Praise the Lord for those that are a joy to love! Praise the Lord for His undeserved blessings!

I also need to add something that happened from yesterday's blog... When I was talking with my students that I had caught handeling, and tears were rolling down my cheeks, another student was close by hearing every word. That other student who is very close to being kicked out due to substance abuse too said, "Yeah! Look. She just cares about us. She just wants good things for us." ...I could definitely tell that the student that I had caught was very sad that I was sad. But that's not what I want. I want him to be sad that it's not what GOD wants! That even if circumstances in life may not change and hard things happen and people fail and dreams are smashed and you have nothing to look forward to in this life... Jesus gives abundance through joy and love and kindness and service and worship and prayer! Oh, how I wish they knew this for themselves.... how I wish I knew it more!

Thank you for your prayers. God hears and ACTS!