Friday, August 28, 2009
Pray for patience
This has been the hardest week of school for me ever. I have students that don't understand very much English at all. I have students who are grade levels behind. I have never taught science before and these particular sub-populations were our lowest last year....ESL/Science! This means that I am under great stress. I want my babies to succeed....I so, so want them to be successful but I don't know how to help them. I am having to go back so far in 4th grade curriculum because I have to fill in learning gaps. If I do this, I get behind on the TEKS...thus more stress. I ended the week by crying my eyes out. I keep on telling myself, God will not give me more than I can handle....God will not give me more than I can handle....God will not give me more than I can handle....over and over and over.....I need patience...I need a kind of patience that only the Lord can provide. I need the kind of patience for these kids as my heavenly father has for me. I need guidance from the Lord to know how to teach these precious babies. I also need confidence that I will be able to do it. Last year was a breeze, and now I am realizing that. Please pray that I will have great patience and guidance.
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Mrs. Kacie Lea, sometimes when we pray for patience, God gives us something to be patient about. I know that if you have this challenge, it's because God knew that you have the gifts to touch and help these kids; take deep breaths, keep something with you to calm you...for me, it's Tazo tea :) You're amazing and I adore you; I'll be praying for you!
I think your friend Lacey said it best...
I just found the post, cause Im a bit behind.. but praying praying that this week is already getting better...
and what lucky kids to have you as a teacher.. what you pray for patience with them, is what I pray for my own children every. single. day. not sure I could do it day in and out, for someone elses... :) they are blessed...
excited to see how you tackle this challenge..
and to answer your question... ummm yes... a guest room for Texans, especially! :)
Psalm 91 and Isaiah 40:31
These were the basis of a song I sing every time I need patience. The passages don't deal directly with patience however, it reminds you that God will always lift you up! I've been working on being certified to teach Special Education.. I feel most at ease with these.. Hope that these past weeks have gotten better and best of luck.
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