A Full and Thankful Heart

I am so incredibly thankful for my Heavenly Father tonight!  As I was driving home from work tonight, I just felt overwhelmed by his love.  At work, I got into a book I thought I was going to hate, and am in love with.  I'm thankful for a fantastic manager who realized it was a good idea to let his employees read books on the floor when it's slow (since it's a bookstore :D).  I couldn't stop smiling while reading the book.  My supervisor paid me a very high compliment as I was closing.  I got to talk to my mom and Tawni as I walked to my car.  As I was pulling towards the freeway is when I became so overwhelmed with happiness--a lot I believe because of Michael McLean's songs.  They always touch my heart.  I felt so loved by Heavenly Father and just that I am one of his precious daughters.  As I was driving, I was thankful that I wasn't annoyed at being at a stoplight for forever.  I was just happy.  I'm thankful for the compassion I felt for those pulled to the side of the road (not that I can do anything to help, but I always try to put out a prayer).  I felt so thankful as I happily pulled up to a yellow light instead of trying to rush through.  Right after that, I almost plowed into a car that was stopped at a red light I apparently missed.  Thankfully, I noticed just in time.  I was thankful that Heavenly Father was with me and more importantly saved whoever was in that car.  In my new car, my dash is always lit up, so I often don't notice if my headlights are on.  I was thankful for the car behind me that flashed his brights until I turned my headlights on.  I was thankful for the crisp night air, and once it got to chilly, for the heater.  I just felt an overwhelming feeling of gratitude towards my Heavenly Father.  I heard some amazing songs on the way home I want to share with friends and maybe make youtube videos for to share with others.  I'm just so thankful!

A New Mission in Life :D

Well...this'll be a short post, but I'm going on a mission!  Many people know this already, but I thought I'd share on my blog as well :D  At this point, I'm done with my part and just waiting for the papers to all end up with my bishop!

Life

Hey!

So I thought it was time for a new post :D

I'm currently nearing the end of a long-term sub job with the Jordan School District.  It's in a 1st and 2nd grade special needs cluster.  I'm definitely learning a lot about working with students with special needs!  This ends March 31.

I get to spend spring break working like CRAZY at the Downtown SL Deseret Book Grand Opening!  I'm so psyched!  I've always wanted to do a ladies night down there, and now I get to!!

My mom was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago now.  She had surgery this last Tuesday and has been improving since then.  We really don't know anything still.

A couple of my friends and I are planning a trip to Nauvoo.  I am SO excited!  Woot!

Oh--I also got a perm since my last post!

That's all for now :D

Tender Mercies of the Lord

Hey all!

I am now signed up for both the Canyons AND Jordan District for subbing. I have an interview with Canyons to get into the teacher's pool on Wednesday--I've already done that with Jordan.

When I was signing up to sub in Jordan, one of the women in HR notified me of a possible opening in 2nd grade for a full-time sub, just in case the 4th grade opening didn't happen.

Well, I haven't received any calls on the 4th grade, but I have on the 2nd! A woman from my home ward just happens to be the principal there! She was sent my information and surprised to realized she knows me! I have an interview with her and the team tomorrow.

Life is just grand right now :D I love it when things work out! And when they don't, I know there's a reason. I'm glad that I have a Father in Heaven who's looking out for me!

A Time for Change

Well hello!

Since I've lasted posted I have....wait for it...GRADUATED! I am now a Brigham Young University Alumni! Yay! I have a degree in Elementary Education and a teaching license, which I wasn't planning on using.

Cut to this past week or so. I'm going to be a teacher! I went in to apply for a substitute position, which I got, so long as I don't get a real teaching job! I have a screening interview tomorrow with the Jordan School District. If I pass it, I will get to interview for open positions, of which there are two currently. I'm really hoping for fourth grade--I love teaching that age group.

The last class I blogged about misses me! I get to visit them next week :D

I got a new car! It's super cute :D A blue 2010 Toyota Yaris 5-door hatchback. I love it! This is a picture from the internet.



For Christmas, my wonderful, beautiful, amazing cousin came into town and she, Tally, and I went shopping! I ended up with a new princess dress for Christmas :D Giselle..from Enchanted!


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Speaking of Christmas, Santa came shopping at Deseret Book!



I'm going to post-date a post about the Institute Ball back in Halloween time because it was fabulous.

Anywho, peace out for now!

Halloween Institute Ball

I had TONS of fun at this and thought I'd share some pics!

Friends

Jonessa and I


Tiffany and I

Tawni and I


Hillary and I

Natalie and I

Rachel, Lori, and I

Friends!


Other Disney Characters

Cruella DeVill and Belle


Sleeping Beauty and Belle

Malificent and Belle

Snow White and Belle

Cinderella and Belle


This random prince and Belle


Jack Sparrow and Belle

Belle and the Beast and Belle



I had so much fun!

Teaching Part 1

Well, it has been a wonderful two months! Today was my last day in my third grade class at Draper. It was sad, but also a celebration of what we've experienced together. There are some kids in that class that I hope to never forget--even stay in contact with. I hope my kids turn out like quite a few of them. There was one little boy in particular who really touched me.

This little boy is so cute. He is always smiling and laughing, but that is often overlooked because he is also often off task. My cooperating teacher and I decided to give him a behavior chart. The next day, he couldn't stop smiling as he told us that he completed everything. It was so fun to be able to tell him that he got to mark off one more completed task.

The last week or so, he's been home sick with the swine flu. The class called him along with the other sick kids to wish him well. His mother called back and told us how much that had really made his day.

I wrote each of the kids a note as a goodbye. His note read as follows:

I am so sad that you were so sick these last couple of weeks. I missed you in class! Every time you start talking, a grin lights up your face and brings a smile to mine. You are very funny too and can always make your classmates and I laugh.
I’ve seen a lot of your work that just came in from when you were sick and it is fantastic! You have been doing a great job of completing all your work and doing it well. I am so proud of you! Keep being a rockstar!

Love,
Ms. Denton

When I came back from a meeting, my teacher asked if I had talked to him about the note yet. He had told her that it made him almost cry because he was so happy. When he came back in from recess, he came up to me and said "thank you for the letter" and hugged me for a good 15 seconds. I think he was about to cry again--I know I was!

I hope this boy gets to partake of every opportunity that comes his way and more. It's amazing how much an 8-year-old can affect you!