The Perfectionist

 

If you know me well, then you know I strive for perfection.  I will work on a lesson or activity, make fifty changes till its perfect.  Last week in my classroom I kept making changes till I got it to fit me....Or if I am baking a new dessert I will make it so many times till I get it Perfected...

 

As I started praying about this upcoming school year, I wanted a new journal.  Well, one of my precious friends had gotten me a gift a few months ago a beautiful journal.

The outside cover reads:

"She didn't have to be perfect because she was... 

PERFECTLY LOVED! 1 John 4:8"

 

Seriously, how powerful is this statement!

Thank you Jesus for reminding me of  this statement every morning as I start a new day! 

This morning as I was Journaling I looked down to read this quote:

"The goal isn't perfection its simply to be in a relationship with Jesus each day!!" 

I'm so thankful that God isn't about me being Perfect but walking with him every day and molding me through life lessons!

Striving to be more like Christ,

Jenn

A New School Year 

Calls for.....

Drum roll Please....

New Books....

Fun Facts for all my Teacher friends who shop at Barnes and Noble:

1. If you sign up for the educator card which is free you can get a discount every time you purchase books.

2. The New Back to school books have not been officially been put out on the shelves. The sweet lady said in the next couple of weeks.

3. The books I bought today were on sale and I got the discounted price!!

I love a Good Bargain...

If you have not heard I have the privilege of opening a brand new school this Year!

I'm thrilled to be teaching 1st Grade!

I have lots I want to blog about but I will be pretty busy getting ready for the school year!  

We get to start unpacking boxes next week, for those of you who might not have anything to do come help me unpack:)))!

Bring on 2012-13 School Year,

Jenn

A Loss for Words

How often do we Wake up and Face the Day with Just another day?

Today I woke up excited to hang with one of my best friends and work on school stuff.

Then, I got to tutor a sweet boy, who I am laughing with and the moment your heart sinks of my mom calling me Crying.

The news of an Amazing Woman and her mother were killed in a car wreck on Thurs afternoon.

I have known the Roy's for 33 years, Bro Kevin was my youth minister and now is the Education pastor at my home church.  I can remember going to  Bro Kevin and Tana's house at a very young age.  I got to meet their sweet daughter Brittany after they brought her home from the hospital.

 My mom was Brian's 2nd grade teacher!  

We have been very blessed by this family! 

Bro. Kevin and Tana have always been apart of my life and have taken time for me through the good and tough times in my life. 

 In fact, I had the privilege of babysitting their precious children Brittany and Brian.  

When I was in college Tana and my Pop worked in the same office, so I would stop by to see my Pop and always stick my head in Tana's office just to chat.  She would stop what she was doing just to visit, she new how to make you feel so special.  

Tana was so genuine and wanted to know the latest in my life.
Every time I go home I am greeted by sweet Tana with her beautiful smile and embraced with  a hug. 

She would always compliment me on either how great I looked or how she loved my outfit.

Tana, truly has impacted my life in so many ways.  I am a blessed woman who will miss walking into Denman Avenue to see her sweet smile and our chats.  I always dreamed of having Tana play at my wedding bc she had such a passion for playing the piano.  She was incredibly talented.

I'm very thankful that I will see sweet Tana in Heaven one day.

But I am reminded that we do not know what tomorrow holds, and how important it is to have a relationship with Jesus.  If you have questions about your salvation I would love to chat with you.

Also I am reminded to love more, cherish each day, and encourage others daily. 

I know that God is at work even when I am at a loss for words.  

Please pray for the Roy family as their hearts are just broken, and for others who have lost family members this week.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

God Bless,

Jenn 

I want Crazy

 

Most of you know that I love Music

all kinds....

I'm known for having a dance party in the car, 

or after being in the car for hours having a dance party in the parking lot of the hotel,

or at the Rangers game in between innings..

or the list could go on,,,

I love songs that are upbeat and might listen to them over and over.

WEll,, a couple of weeks I stumbled upon this song by Hunter Hayes.. 

I want Crazy.

Now let me clarify my definition of Crazy is being silly, having a great time, 

and most importantly making Memories!

Life is hard, challenging at times and sometimes the Ride of Your life!

So I pray that I end up with a guy who understands and wants MY KIND OF CRAZY!!

 

Loving the Crazy of Life,

Jenn