what now?

Tomorrow is the scheduled Kindergarten Graduation. Everything is pretty much ready and I am feeling excited about the days events. I think that it has all come together well and should allow for a smooth transition of events tomorrow. Then...I got the news.

An elder has passed. And not just any elder, a prominent one in our community. I was really frightened that my graduation ceremony would be cancelled. Luckily, Mr. Simms made a gazillion calls on my behalf, and pulled some strings for me. The board of education up here has approved for the graduation to continue tomorrow so long as it is very low key and a quiet event. This makes me very happy. I've stressed about this long enough, I am ready to have this event.

The school is closed tomorrow. The children will come to the school just for the graduation ceremony. This will be the last day I see most of them till next year. I hope that it is a very memorable day for them and their parents. I also think that it will go off better than hoped because now I do not have to rely on the efforts of just Colinda, Vince and myself, but all of the staff will be (and have been requested to be by Mr. Sims) available to help for the event.

Also, this means that we will be allowed to leave earlier than expected from school. I can be home sooner now! Yaa! I'll let you know via my blog when we are allowed to leave. It looks like the 27th is our last day now instead of the 29th though.

Please pray for a smooth graduation ceremony tomorrow between 11am and 1pm. Thank-you!

wednesday

today was terrifically stressful and i don't want to feel like this again.

I came home after school and fell asleep. My body just gave up.

I woke up at 7pm and after a call home, felt better. I worked hard and then relaxed with some coffee.

I want this week to be over, but mostly, i want to give my students a terrific graduation.

I saw the sky today in a way i never saw it before. it made me feel good.

tonights agenda, sleep.

tommorrow's agenda, be happy and don't worry. ask for help. love the children.

'night.

quick notes

I only have a short little break, but I wanted to write you quick

I have a problem. The Fox Lake road took no pity on me yesterday as Gayle and I were driving home...which, thanks to God, we arrived at home safely. But I think that there is some major and expensive damage to my car. All I know is...I should have 3/4 of a tank of gas...but I am on empty. I think a rock put a hole in my gas tank.

We were running the car on God's grace last night getting home. The gas light was on for a long time and the needle was as low as it could go. But somehow, we made it all the way to the teacherages with no problem. Gayle and I are both praising God for allowing the car to work for us that long. In our opinion, we should have not even made it over the barge...let alone the half hour drive home from there...but we did.

I'll get the car looked at by one of the locals today to see what the damage is. Hopefully it won't cost much, but I am expecting a few hundred dollars.

I just feel blessed. Thank-you to all those who were praying for our safe trip home yesterday...You're prayers gave me gas for my Ford!

Love,
Angela