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Hello all:

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 00:43:00 -0600

Hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to say that I've updated my entry from March 13th. Also, I feel God is teaching me a very important lesson about not assuming and being slow to have an opinion on things.

Please know that my intention for this blog is to simply point people back to Jesus through the things He teaches me everyday. I am far from perfect. But if I am excited to learn, then why shouldn't I be excited to share with others?

Well, God bless everyone, I'll be writing more later,

Love,

Lyss

It is begining to look a lot like Christmas!

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:29:00 -0600

Hello everyone.

Teaching and being in the Youth Ministry has kept me busy for the most part. However, I did want to write to let you know how everything is going.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at house of a couple that have been friends with us for a few years but whom we had not seen in a year and a half or so. It is amazing how God is the uniting factor in all of our lives. No matter how long it has been, I apreciate their welcoming and forgiving arms toward us.

The day after thanksgiving we purchased 1 thing online from Black Friday. Then we did somethings around the house and (since we had the rest of the week off from school) we rested some of the time and also decorated for Christmas.

Our house now looks like Christmas time. I can not wait to put up the christmas lights on the outside too. Everywhere in town you can see the Christmas decorations. I love this time of the year so much.

As far as snow....None here. But last week the weather was really cold. This week however, it is not. I can not wait until it gets cold again. Since I am now coming out of my cold/flu.

Anyway, that is all for now. Have a great week. Hopefully I will be able to write again before Christmas. If not Merry Christmas everyone!

God Bless,

Being away!

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:43:00 -0500

Hello everyone:

I looove my teaching job for a lot of reasons. For one, I have flexibility (for the most part) to choose jobs when I can or can't teach. I say for the most part because I am committed to a 6 week teaching period that I'm hoping won't start until the last week of October.... :) ... <<Jackie....Tell baby to hang on!>>

Anyway, I have taken this priviledge and used it to travel twice now to help my friend Val move to SC. It is a beautiful place. There were some tense moments (who doesn't have these in a move, let-alone a state to state move) and some sad moments (Like saying goodbye :( ...sniffle ...sniffles), But all in all it was a great trip.

I was there a week and a few days and flew back home two weeks ago. Only to catch up and go to an in-state trip to Melbourne for a week! (Business trip).

So...in the midst of coming and going and of staying sane, I am also handling home, few last closing of business details and doing some home improvement jobs, laundry, church, bills, teaching, birthday parties for family, youth and dealing with some family situations. FULL plate!

Anyway, Just wanted to update on why I've been gone so much. I am trying to take jobs at the school as often as possible to make money for a vacation (with my husband this time!), and for of course...Christmas!

Please now join me in a prayer for our week/month:
Things to pray for:
North Korea, Blessings on America, Our leaders, Youth of America, Wisdom for us in the mean time, a safe holiday season, safe trips, blessings on fellow business friend (personal request), wisdom for priorities and for doing a great job in everything we do, my dad (personal request), my friend Veronica and Ryan (worried about them).

God bless everyone,
in Christ's Love,
L

Re: Pieces of me...

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:52:01 -0500

Hello everyone!

I am so greatful for God in my life! Even through the hard times He is there faithfully. I am sitting in "my classroom" during my "planning period". I was hired to be a substitute teacher at the Christian School that my husband teaches in. This job is such a tremendous blessing! I feel so blessed to have it!

This morning I felt so refreshed by the devotions given by the Homeroom teacher! I was able to refresh my spirits after hearing him.

I went to a private Christian school when I was little and let me tell you; it was just like I remembered! I felt the love that teachers shared with me when they spoke to me about Jesus and I felt the Spirit just ministering to each of the children! From the 7th grade to the 5th to the 2nd grade, every student was such a blessing to me. It was like seeing myself in class. A zillion happy childhood memories were recalled and my eyes welled up when I stopped to think that I was singing and learning the same things. Also, yesterday going to Chapel was yet another memory.

In my native country we speak Spanish, and since I was the spanish teacher's substitute I got to sing songs with the 2nd graders that I had sung as a little child too. It was so special to me to hear: <<The song of the 2nd graders that goes like this>> "Pollito: chicken, gallina: Hen, Lapiz: pencil y pluma:pen, Ven-ta-na: window, Puerta:door, maestra: teacher y piso:floor" I hadn't sang that song in ages!

Furthermore, something was confirmed in my heart today! I am called to be a teacher! There are no 2 ways about it! I always thought I was meant to teach but have always been unsure of myself. Today, I felt that joy again that I felt for 9 years when teaching Sunday School. Furthermore, I love teaching Spanish. It's soooo cool.

I mean, I understand that I am just a Substitute teacher right now. I know I don't have my BS and that it means that I can't be a regular teacher. However, this experience makes me desire my degree! No special age group!

I enjoy teaching and being a good positive influence! Having said this, I will say that I don't think that I would be called to teach in a regular school. I am definately a better teacher when I am free to help children to know Jesus or to learn in a responsible and Godly way. I would get into too much "trouble" in a public-secular school setting. Plus, I wouldn't enjoy it as much.

I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be here. I pray that I may do a great job for the Lord. It's such a responsibility to be in front of these children and help them in their lives as they begin their walk with Christ.

Lord, I pray that you restore the joy and purpose of those that are homeschooling! They are also doing your work! I know that I'll enjoy homeschooling my children if You Lord choose to give us children some day! Also, Lord, give patience, love and endurance to those teachers that are called to teach in regular schools. They are serving the World. May they be good examples of how to stand firm for you. Thank you again God, for this opportunity. May I be used by you Lord for your purpose.

In Jesus Name; Amen

Re: Pieces of me...

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:52:00 -0500

Hello everyone!

This morning I felt so refreshed by the devotions given by the Homeroom teacher! I was able to refresh my spirits after hearing him.

In Jesus Name; Amen