Right and Right Now

Let's do these things because they are right, because they are satisfying and because we are obedient to the counsels of the Lord. In this spirit we will be prepared for most eventualities and the Lord will prosper and comfort us. It is true difficult times will come-- because the Lord has foretold them.

--Spencer W. Kimball, November 1977

So, when did I become a First Responder?

As we approach the end of the 1st semester, I am again reminded of the fact that as much as I try to prepare these students for the reality that is going to be part of their lives soon, they just don't get it...

I feel so overwhelmed with the massive amount of grading and remediating that comes as students realize that they aren't going to pass for the six week period or even worse, the semester...

I guess it is forever the dilemma in my classroom....

On a good note, I have had several visitors over the past couple of weeks from past students. These students are a good reminder of why I do what I do...I. Must. Hang. In. There.

:-)

Tree of Life?

 

"And it came to pass that I beheld a tree, whose fruit was desirable to make one happy.

And it came to pass that I did go forth and partake of the fruit thereof; and I beheld that it was most sweet, above all that I ever before tasted. Yea, and I beheld that the fruit thereof was white, to exceed all the whiteness that I had ever seen.

And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirable above all other fruit."

-1 Nephi 8:10-12

If children live with...they learn...

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.

If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.

If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.

If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.

If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.

If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.

If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.

If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.

If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.

If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.

If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.

If children live with fairness, they learn justice.

If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.

If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.

If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.


Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

It's not you...

We have reached the 10 - 13 year-old-ish stage again where things are pretty stinky sometimes in my house.

The other night, I was laying on the bed with Kaden when Seth entered the room. I caught a whiff of "yumminess" and said, "Is it just me or does Seth stink?" Kaden promptly leans over and smells me and says, "No, mom. It isn't you!" I giggled and dad giggled.

I was REALLY relieved that I didn't stink. :-)

Resolve

Ok, Ok...I know that it has been forever since I have posted. I have resolved to do better in the new year. Look for more posts to come your way.

At least then my 3 readers will be updated! :-)

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