creative heARTs: June 2013

Sunday, June 23, 2013

The Last Week and the First Week

The last week has come and gone and so has the first week back in Texas. It definitely hasn't been a sweet walk down memory lane, it's been a struggle. It's a very difficult transition and still it hasn't sunk in that I am not returning to Honduras. But God is faithful, and I need to hold onto that.

In the past two weeks I've experienced my first real Honduras soccer game VS Jamaica, cleaned out my classroom, emptied my apartment, packed my two suitcases and carry-on, hung out with my nephew, visited with family, bought a car, exchanged money, applied for a million jobs, and enjoyed some time at a water park. The weeks have been packed and my energy is on low, but the show must go on!

Here's the last of the photo documentary.

Countdown: 3 Days left: The mural.

Countdown: 2 Days left: Lauren.

Countdown: 1 Day Left: My classroom.

Take off: Jenna sitting with me at the airport. Thanks girl!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

The Moments are Fleeting, but His Grace is Sufficient

Lately days have been jam packed with things to do, places to go, people to see. The end is near and we are all feeling it. Actually we're feeling all kinds of things, but my next blog post can tell you all about that. As for now, here's a photo update on the past few days of the photography documentary.

Countdown:12 Days left: The view from my front door.

Countdown: 11 Days left: Ana's artwork. This girl is so creative, I love it!

Countdown: 9 Days left: My two morning visitors.

Countdown: 10 Days left: Finding little drawings all over the room.

Countdown: 8 Days left: My work schedule.

Countdown: 7 Days left: A neighborhood soccer field.

Countdown: 6 Days left: My bed that's kept me comfy for 2 years.

Countdown: 5 Days left: This staff.

Countdown: 4 Days left: This girl. Julie. My roommate. :(

Three more days till take off and I feel like I can barely breath. My reminder is this:

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

2 Corinthians 12:9

Even though I may feel weak and unsure of what is to come, His grace is sufficient and I can rest in that. This next journey is going to be huge and not easy, but definitely worth it.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

2 Weeks Left

Today we celebrated the senior class of 2013 at their baccalaureate. I went with a bad attitude and a headache, but overall it was a beautiful ceremony. This group of kids will be missed, and yet they have so much ahead of them that it's exciting to send them off. I guess as a teacher it comes to a point of a love/hate relationship. You love to have them, but hate to let go. Granted, I only ever really taught a handful of these seniors, I feel that way with this year's 8th grade class. I am going to miss them and all of their big personalities.

2 Weeks. One week left of classes and the other to wrap up the classroom and check out. I have no idea how I've made it here. Looking back to the beginning of this adventure still leaves me speechless. Honduras. Of all places God sent me to Honduras and completely changed my heart. I love this place and will miss it dearly.
The time has come where there are a lot of "lasts" and although I don't want to say it out loud every time, my heart knows it and it aches.

So let the countdown continue. Let the transition take it's course. And let God take control.