Defective Puppy

The Oliver saga continues.... this morning when I let him out of his kennel to go to the bathroom he had his towel stuck to his leg and one of the strings had been on very tightly, probably all night!

At this point we are waiting to see if we need to take him to the vet... again.

Whatever you do, do not get a dog!

Cognitive Dissonance

I live my life in American "Luxury" even though I know that there are people in the world who will die today because they do not have enough water to drink... Women will be raped and I take for granted my AMAZING husband... children are without parents as I consider the traditional way to make a family because I am afraid of the alternatives... I want to live my life in the knowledge of Christ, how can I be a better woman, how can I be more Christ like.

Getting all the info

For those of you who do not know (which is most of you) I have begun a new position at the middle school... Rather then working in the classroom for children with significant support needs (physical and intellectual needs) I will be working with children who have emotional disabilities.

The fact that they have emotional disabilities means that they lack the ability to process their feelings and emotions... this makes it tough to understand when they are acting out for attention or when they are acting out because of their emotion difficulties. Today was my third day with these kids and it is not easy! I am waiting for the day where I can blog about being hit!

I love these kids, I love my lot in life, and I love that God has given me the heart and the ability to work with these kids... but on days like today I wonder how I will ever be able to go on! Now Ben and I have more stories to swap and kids to compare. Each day is a new day as I grow trust and friendship, as we grow to trust and respect one another more things will get easier... hopefully!

School's Back in Session

I am back at work, which means that I do not have hours upon hours to spend doing the things that I want to do... which translates into the fact that we will be slowing down on our blog postings.

Ben and I start classes on the 25th which means that 4 nights of the week we will be away from each other... we do not do well when we are away from each other.

I had my first day with students today and the kids are certainly going to give us a run for our money. I am excited for a new year and the changes that it will bring and the things that I will learn but at the same time change can be intimidating especially for an impatient person like me. I have to give myself grace because any person would lose their patience after being asked "why" 1000 times in 30 minutes. God give me grace!

Changed for Good

I might be a bleeding heart but if you ask me we need a few more of those... I know that I can never be the same again... I have been challenged by poverty... I have been taken by grace... I have been forgiven and cannot keep it to myself...


" You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them. But among you it should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be become your slave. For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20: 25-28

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
-Mark Twain

Click and Treat

I am sitting here watching a Clicker Training video by Karen Pryor.

This video and method should help us train Oliver to be better behaved, but as I am sitting here watching this Oliver has his nose against the TV screen and he is barking at the dogs on the screen. It is hilarious! He really wants those dogs to come and play with him... I think that I am not so much fun for him

On a Lighter Note

This morning I was sitting in my living room, clad in PJ's, watching Good Morning America as I have become accustomed to over my summer break... When suddenly a young Hispanic gentlemen jumps over the edge of my balcony! Following him came several other gentlemen...

I think I took it all in stride, apparently they will be painting for the next few days so now I know not to walk about in my birthday suit or anything like that. This reminded me of a honeymoon story that I will share.

When we arrived in Virginia it was 2am and we were very tired so we went to sleep when we got to our hotel. In the morning we had opened the blinds and were getting ready for the day when suddenly I looked out onto the porch and saw a man standing there. For some reason strange men just jump on balconies near where I am!

So that is my funny story for the day