My Sister in Christ.
One of my students gave me a card today....this is what she wrote " Dear Teach Leah, Hi! Good Moring! Thank you for being a part of my life. Than k you for helping me to learn math. You know teacher? I pray that you continue to help peron who need you. Even though were not realted by bloodis still treat you as my big sisiter! Thank you because you make me happy every day! Thank you so much." Read more >>Where would I be without you.
Every day at lunch a student (let's call him Andy) pulls out this little hand speaker. As I headed upstairs to grab my lunch, the music was loud enough for me to hear. Is that Toby Mac I hear playing? Andy and some of the girls are jamming out to Toby Mac’s song “Where Would I Be Without You.” They have created an entire dance routine to do as they sing along. I only know the chorus but they know every word! Even if they don't fully grasp what Toby Mac is saying…they seem so joyful and happy...happy singing,… Read more >>The time has come.
Bags packed…check, Visa/passport…check, waiting in the airport to fly to the Philippines…check Step 1: As I travel through the Pittsburgh airport, my mom’s voice inside my head saying “I always makes friends when I travel new places. " I put that into practice myself and made some friends along the way. I met a real nice couple that I talked to through the security line until we reached the gates and went our separate ways. Then at the gate, I made a nice connection with a lady who was waiting to board the same plane. Both were… Read more >>