LOVE, and more than I can imagine.

Welp. Another week has flown by in Tahoe City.

As I said in my last post,

Sunday night I went to a church in Reno for their worship service.

It was AMAZING. and I really felt God teaching me about trust that night, and all this week, really.

Monday was a tough one this week.

I had preschool in the morning from 845- 1.

My children were WOUND UP this day to say the least.

Driving me to almost tears, 

In the midst of it all, one of my favorite little guys,

ran up to me and said, "I wuv you."

What an eye opener. Even though that didn't fix what was going on at the moment,

when I look back, I see that as a reminder of when things aren't really going our way,

Jesus loves us so incredibly much, and oh, how much I am learning that this week.

I finished off Monday with work projects and our first staff meeting that ended at 9PM. 

LONG DAY, FOR THE THE BEGINNING OF A LONG WEEK.

Tuesday was a COMPLETE turn around.

Our Devotion that morning was on our own, and it was really really great for our team just to spend time encouraging one another and sharing what God is doing in our lives.

aaandd From that, we decided to start studying the Book "Crazy Love" together as a team.

I am PUMPED for this. :)

That morning, Leslie and I moved mulch on the playground.

The way I described this to Debbie is such a good experience.

You probably think I'm crazy, right?

No. Im learning to see opportunities like this as a chance to advance the kingdom.

Im working for HIS building when Im raking endless loads of bark, and scrubbing walls.

ITS NOT ABOUT ME. IF ONLY I COULD CONTINUE TO GRASP THAT MORE AND MORE.

Tuesday afternoon, I had preschool. Much better than the day before.

I got relieved from that for my personal conference with Debbie.

DUN DUN DUN DUN.

I had been kinda nervous, but excited about this at the same time.

We each have one on one meetings with her to talk about just life in general, and how our experience here in Tahoe is going.

It really allowed me to open up to her about more than I ever planned on,

and see a Godly, amazing, woman's perspective on it. 

She set me straight, and told me so many things that I needed to hear.

I am seeing her straight-forwardness as more and more of a blessing every day.

Tuesday night, our dinner out at someone's home got canceled. 

I see that as a blessing, seeing how we all definitely definitely needed the rest.

Wednesday...BIG A CLUB BEGAN!

this is our summer program for tuesday through friday from now until august.

I got to officially have my own class of three-year olds, which I already love so much.

The first day went absolutely fabulous, and it was pajama day, which ended up being more fun for us than the kids i think, haha.

Wednesday afternoon, I started teaching my Aplus afternoon class of first and second graders.

I only have them for a week and then I change grades, but I really enjoyed it.

Im falling in love with the people of Tahoe City more and more each week.

Thursday. another tough one.

my three year olds were great this day again. they are PRECIOUS.

and Crazy Hair Day was a ton of fun also!

BUTTTT. Satan always tries to trip us up when everything seems to be going right, Right?

I heard some harsh comments that I probably needed to hear, but didn't like it at all.

This made the afternoon a little rough, but at the same time, God is teaching me to toughen up.

Which is what I have been praying for.

THE DAY WASNT OVER YET.

I was doing usual playground supervision, waiting for the day to finish up,

and saw a little girl who I hadn't met yet. When I got closer, I noticed that she had two hearing aids, and later, I found out that she had a twin brother too! What are the odds of that?

I showed her our similarities, and it seriously made me so happy to be able to show her that she's not alone :) When her Mom came to pick her up, I got to talk to her for a little bit, and start building a relationship with her. IS GOD IN EVERY SITUATION EVEN WHEN I DONT SEE IT, OR WHAT?!

Friday. 12 hour day, here we come!

Today went exceptionally well. My little ones wrapped Leslie and I (the other 3 year old teacher) up as mummies during recreation, and when we asked if they could help us get out, Jake said, "NO!" It made us laugh. Our kids made Joseph coats and we paraded around the building showing them off. I totally think that my kids are the cutest here! :)

My last day with my first and second graders was good, and I love spending time with them.

Parents Night Out had low numbers tonight, but made for a good break for us. 

At 10PM, after cleaning the building for Sunday, we called it a week, and headed to bed.

Today, we have a staff meeting at 11. and Lesson Plan checks for the next two weeks.

Since Im all done, Sarah and I are planning on heading down to beach and relaxing today, 

and possibly dinner out with the team tonight. HOOORAYYY.

So. the past week. im learning to lean on God more than I ever have, and find everything that I need in him, including my identity. and to not take things so personal, no matter what it is. 

PRAISE GOD for another overall fantastic week in Tahoe. 

Mom and Dad come visit in 2 weeks.. Im sure I'll be glad to see them by then :)