Praise the Lord, Friday is here!

I have survived the first three days of student teaching. However, they were primarily "observation" days, so I haven't done much yet. I love being with the children; they are a lot of fun! I think I have finally learned most of the names, except for occasionally confusing the two sets of twins.

The hardest part of this week has been going to work after an 8 hour day and getting enough rest. I think my motto for this semester will be, "One Day at a Time." I am SO thankful that I have two whole days almost entirely to myself! If I'm smart, I will use this weekend to get a head start on lesson plans and such for this next week. Starting on Monday, I will be teaching, leading, supervising, and/or setting up at least one activity each day. Each week, I will be responsible for more and more until, in my 6th week, I will be responsible for just about everything. This means writing a unit plan that covers the entire week. (Note to self: start on the unit.)

How can you pray?

• Pray that I will get enough rest!
• Pray that I will be able to step up to the plate as I assume more responsibility as an actual "teacher" in the classroom.
• Pray that God will provide the money to pay all of my bills while my work hours are restricted...specifically that I will be approved for a private loan without a cosigner!
• Pray that my car will at least last until the end of the semester, and that those driving behind me in the wake of my oil-burning car will not hate me.

Thank you!