It's been a while so I figured it was time to provide some semblance of an update.
I currently have 18 days left of college. That is kind of crazy to me. In some ways I cannot wait for it to end, but of course there is some bitter to the sweet.
My plan after graduation is to move back home for 6 months. I will get my Iowa subbing license and try to do some subbing around the area. I will finish planning the wedding. I will spend time with my family. I will practice cooking. I am really really looking forward to this time, but there is one drawback...Michael does not graduate until May and will still be at Bethel :( I am really not looking forward to being away from him for so long...but this is where God is leading us for this season and we will be seeking to bring him glory through it!
As I am graduating soon, that means my student teaching is coming to an end. This continues to break my heart every time I think about it. I have had the best experience student teaching. I am not excited for this to end. I do not want to leave my kids. This week I am teaching the same students but with a different teacher so I could have some more experience with math and social studies. This has been fun! I just really enjoy teaching and helping students to learn and grow. Student teaching has been a huge blessing and I will be very sad to bid it farewell.
Closing thoughts: perspective is a powerful thing. I can look at the end of this semester and its changes in a plethora of ways. Each brings with it different emotional responses ranging from exhilarated to borderline heartbroken. I have been battling with it a lot in the past few weeks. I have been striving to fix my eyes on Jesus who is my only true constant. It is in these times of change that I am so thankful for my worth being in Christ alone. Not in lessons taught, students loved, family, fiancé, friends, tests, graduation, weight, money, energy, etc. I could go on and on with the list of things that vie for my attention these days. So as I strive towards the goal of graduation, I am reminded of the more important goal ahead and strain all the more for that day.
