I have been such a slacker in posting lately and it's not due to being boring. One week ago, after a long wait and drive in the car, the girls and I went to Key West for the weekend! We've been on a lot of road-trips this year but this might be my favorite trip of the year. We got to see the most beautiful sunset, walk around their famous Duval street, share a delicious slice of Key Lime pie, sit on the beach, but most importantly relax and enjoy each other's company. This trip really bonded us together and I know it will be a memory that I cherish forever. Our time together is getting shorter and shorter and this trip really made me realize that. I also realized on the drive back that my days with my students are numbered.
I started out my school week a little tired from the exciting weekend but I wasn't the only one. Tuesday we were all a little sleepy but it started to hit that we were within counting days of school being out. We reviewed most of the week for their final math test to make sure they remembered everything and I prayed that I did something right this year. Throughout the week, I talked to various teachers and some of them are ready for the year to be over so they look at me confused when I get sentimental about the year ending. Even if I had the worst class in the year this year, that would not the change the fact that they are the first class I have ever taught on my own not to mention these students are the reason I came down to Florida. They hold such a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. As the week progressed, my students' behavior hadn't really changed from normal but I felt like it was a really good week overall. I had a student pull the fire alarm one day and after he went to the office and his mom came, he was pretty perfect after that. The way some of my students have grown really amazes me but there are some that I still worry about. Thank goodness Julissa is keeping almost everyone from our class this year so I can call and check in on them. I will also have some of my really low level learners this summer for summer school so I hope that having more one-on-one time with them will help them progress and get to where they need to be. I've been trying to make summer school sound exciting for the ones that I know are coming so they don't dread their summer.
God has just truly amazed me with who he has put in my life this year. I think first of my roommates who I consider lifelong friends because we have seen each other through so much, the silly moments, the tears, and the late nights. Never did I think that I would have been surrounded with such different but genuine ladies at this point in my life. While the 3 of us are from very diverse backgrounds, it has made our bond even stronger because we are able to help one another grow in new ways and see from new perspectives. I then broaden my thoughts to my CVIF family and the impact they will have on my life and year forever. My time down here with them is also getting shorter and while I don't get to see them everyday, the idea of moving away from them makes my heart sad. God is so ingenious and gave me exactly what I needed this year. Our final retreat is fast approaching and I'm trying to focus on all the good memories God has provided us with as a family this year. I know that the bond we have will not be broken so I'm not too worried.
I knew at the beginning of the year that I would eventually fall in love with my life down here because God had great things planned and I think that has definitely happened. I am very excited to move back home in July because I know I am blessed to have friends and family to welcome me back but my time down here has truly changed me forever.
My days with my class are numbered and my weeks in Florida are as well. I can only pray that I finish following God's will for me down here before I move back and start the next part of my life. Happy weekend!
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