Happy Saturday, friends! Can you believe we're at the end of October? This year has flown by with lightning speed! I'm glad you're here to link up with me today for Share 4 Somethings, when we talk about some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of this month. I'll jump right in!
This month I loved all the moments I had to enjoy my favorite season! Locally our weather has been phenomenal; it's been cool in the mornings and in the evenings, and I've been wearing sweaters to work each day. I love this so much! Additionally, I loved being in New England during this season. When I was there a couple of weeks ago for fall break, we visited quintessential fall towns, where each home looked like it was fresh off the pages of a magazine.
I'm so grateful that I got to go on this amazing trip with my sisters! It was the best I've ever been on, honestly.
Something that went well for me this month was continuing to see the same man I've been seeing since early August. We're about to be at the three month mark, which they say is when true character makes its appearance. I'm not sure how true this is, but it feels significant since it's the longest I've dated one man. We've been learning what works and what doesn't; we've learned what not to talk about (our pasts in excess) and we've learned to communicate.
I love both of these images I saw on social media; they both reminded me of this phase of life that I'm in. I'm so glad to know that I can always trust in God's perfect timing and plan for my life.
This month I learned that there are days when my patience runs thinner than others. Thursday of this week was this for me; by the end of day, my nerves were shot. I love the students that I get to be with, but there are some that drive me bonkers. I don't tolerate bad behavior very well (defiant might be a better word), and I definitely don't like being kicked or growled at. Seriously, both of those things happened this week at work, and I was ready to go by the end of Thursday. It wasn't just me that felt like this that day; the whole school felt like it was on edge. There are things that have to be dealt with that are heavy; kids are mean and say really hateful things to their teachers. Our special needs friends can be destructive and abusive. I'm telling you...it was a day.
Even though this is the case, I'm still so grateful that I have the job I do. I'm not one to hold onto things from the day before, and I treat each day as a clean slate. I pray for this a lot of mornings, and I pray for the teachers that I work with and the students I'll be seeing. Some days are great, others are anything but, but I'll always be there for it all. I consider a huge perk of my job being on the receiving end of so many hugs. They're the very best!
And this is what I will always greet my little friends with: a smile that may or may not always meet my eyes. Even if I'm having an off moment, it's important for me to remain neutral with them. If you ever want to pray for me, maybe you can pray that as well.
This month I let go of things around my house. This isn't necessarily a good thing, friends! My closet was a disaster area until yesterday afternoon after work. I was talking on the phone with Chris, and it was something I was able to get done at the same time. It feels great that it's clean again; I was able to go through it some and get things ready to donate this weekend.
I can't wait to read your posts! Thanks for being here with me today, friends. I'll see you back here on Monday. Love to all!
Jenn
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