Acting It Out

Last weekend our lesson about how we can follow Jesus. It focused a lot on ways we can live our life that is pleasing to God which includes helping, serving and sacrificing. We discussed how we can help those in need emotionally (offering our support and prayers) and physically (helping rebuild homes for those who have been hit by a natural disaster). This was a lesson where we could have the kids talk about personal experience and share about who they are praying for or how they have helped others in the past.

Probably my favorite part (and I think the kids’ favorite part, too) was when they were able to act out a scenario when two friends or siblings got into an argument because something was said that hurtful to the other person. Almost every student volunteered to take part in this activity and they were really excited to get up in front of the class and show how to resolve a problem. Of course, a few of them were goofing off so I had to guide a few of them through and help them figure out how to sort out the problem and forgive one another.

Seeing how excited they were to act out these skits, I realize I need to incorporate more activities like this. It puts the focus on the kids and really applies what they are learning in the lesson.

Enjoying Every Moment

I can’t believe how long it has been since my last post! The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of activities. I’ve been really busy at work since I’ve taken on more design work but have been really enjoying it! I’ve been struggling with balancing my time editing my publications and working on the design work. The hardest part is that there has been a lot of meetings coming up, so I’ve had to limit my time actually working on each design project. But I think it’s been a good lesson in time management and prioritizing my work!

Last week we didn’t have class as there was a retreat going on at church that would need the classroom space. It was really nice to have the weekend off because it was my mom’s birthday! My parents, Aunt Mary and my brother, Kyle, came in town to celebrate and we had a great time visiting, but the weekend went so fast! Then on Monday, Kyle called with the good news that he and his girlfriend of seven years are engaged! I am so thrilled for them! They have been doing long-distance for such a long time so I am happy they will finally get to be together in the same town! J Michaela is really sweet and genuine and a perfect match for Kyle so I can’t wait for them to start their journey as husband and wife!

I mentioned in a previous post how I feel like I am at a point in my life that I can enjoy my wonderful family and friends and this is another BIG thing to add to that list! I am so blessed to have my family and look forward to what the future holds! To end the post, I thought I would share a photo of the newly engaged couple…. Congrats again Kyle and Michaela!!