Full Week, Full of inspiration--update 3

         I apologize for the lack of updates. Last week was my first full week in a self-contained elementary classroom. I also continued to work with the family. Man, I worked more hours in the first three days of the week than I had in the last 3 weeks! I am so blessed! It was a routine shake up for sure--waking up at 6:25 is not something my body is used to. I was so encouraged and inspired as I worked in a new setting. I was also reminded to be SO grateful for the past--my previous position prepared me in incredible ways for working in the school districts. It was an invaluable experience that I humbly gave thanks for last week.
        I also was inspired by seeing the new kids grow and continue to work hard each day. It is incredible to see how far they come with repetition and hard work--something we can all learn from. Similarly, I was inspired to remember that each life is valuable and special. We all have things that no other human posesses in quite the same way. The precious kids with special needs that I work with remind me daily that we need the special. We need to be reminded by their example that asking for help is a sign of strength, that we all see the world a little bit dfferently and that should cause us to ask questions, to be humble, and to be willing to learn from others.
        I was inspired to persevere--just like the ways the kids work on their tasks and are (mostly) willing to be led and prompted--I need to take heed of that--remembering that I need guidance too.

Overall, I was incredibly inspired last week and I can't wait to see where the next 6 weeks take me.

How does your job inspire you?