We've Been Given More Than We Could Ever Imagine!-Ephesians 3:20

Yesterday Patti and I went to meet with my boss. We were on pins and needles just waiting for her to tell us what would happen for next year. She said Patti AND the other special ed. assistant, Andrea would BOTH be my assistants for next year! Can you hear me laugh in unbelief? Patti and I knew it would only be one assistant, that's been what's always been done. So God surprised us and gave us much more that we could have possibly imagined.

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

We were shocked and very pleased with this decision. We are sad that my partner teacher will not have a classroom any longer. My boss is going to see if she can find a place for this teacher to stay.

We had a great day Friday compared to Thursday. We're praying for Beth as she will be the one displaced.

I was sent the blogger award from Susan Carlson. You're supposed to thank the person, Thank You Susan, and pass this on to 8 more people as well as tell things about yourself.

Today Susan Carlson sent me this:

When you are given this award, there are four things you must do:

1. Thank the person that gave you the award and link back to their blog. Thank you,Susan! You can find her blog, here.

2. Share (8) things about yourself:

1. I've been stamping for 7 years.  My daughter's 1st grade teacher invited me to stamp at the school, and it's been a stress reducer ever since.

2. I have the most supportive husband in the world.  He has a hobby of fish and I have stamping.

3. I am nearing retirement (35 years of teaching) and in 2 years will need to find other ways to fill my day.

4. I started a Card Ministry at my church 4 years ago and have helped make thousands of cards for those in need of encouragement.

5. I have a Bachlor's degree in special education and a Master's Degree in Reading K-12.  I love to read.

6. Pasta and chocolate are my go-to foods for comfort.

7. I am a Christian who loves the Lord and tries to show that in what I say and do, Hence my blog.

8. I am a twin and miss my twin who lives in Wisconsin.

3. Pass this award on to (8) other Stylish Bloggers:
If you're reading this consider yourself awarded!
4. Leave a comment on their blogs so they know your passing it on to them.

Tonight I am anxious to see my Sarah.  She, Ben and the jr. and sr. high kids at our church did a 30-hour fast which began Friday at 12:30p.m.  They broke the fast tonight at 6 together.  They spent the day doing community service in different places.  My kids went to Laura's Home a home for mom's and kids who need a safe place to stay.  They are educated so they can start life again, have a job and a place to live.  It's a wonderful place.
  Sarah gets dizzy easily, so I've been concerned about her.  We told both of them not to be heros, and use their gaterade if needed and to let someone know if there was a problem. 
  The idea here was to let the kids see what kids all over the world deal with each day.  It was also a way to support agencies that provide for food for kids.  Students were supported by others and all the funds will help to feed kids in other countries.  I think this will stick with them for a long time.
    I made a card today for the SCS inspiration challenge.  Take a look at the inspiration and my card.
      Just got this set and wouldn't you know I have to use it to make cards for church to send out. I embossed the roses then colored them with markers. Then colored roses with versamark and covered in clear ep. Then used the brayer with bashful blue on the shiny cardstock. I added the butterfly with versa mark and black ep. Then I added stickles. I added pretty in pink satin ribbon then the saying with pearls.

I continue to be in awe of how God works in our lives. I used today as a crash day.  I dropped kids off at church and went grocery shopping with Tim, then crashed at home. I was so tired I took a nap and just relaxed today.  We had beautiful weather so I sat outside with Tim having coffee in 60 degree weather on our screened in porch.  Thanks Fred....."it's the best investment we've made".
  Time to get Sarah.  Thanks for stopping by.
Praise God for His love and mercies.