I Miss My Students

Finally, here's the picture I mentioned about here. Look at them, they're darlings! It's no wonder I miss them so. It was an extra joy to come to church knowing I'd be surrounded by them ... oh.

I'm looking forward to getting more involved in church activities at my new ward now that I can move better. I need to get to know the people so that I won't feel so invisible. Little David feels similarly. Lately he doesn't want to go to Primary class and cries to stay with me. I'm surprised because he was fine before. He's the same at kindergarten. The first week he was fine then the second week he cried. Well, in due time we will become fixtures in our new surroundings and be the ones who knows everyone.

P.S. Sophia is not liking her nursery class without me, so you can imagine what a handful I go through at church ... all three kids in the foyer, in nursery, or in Relief Society (don't want to even try them in Sunday school!). Aaahhhh!!!

My Student Got Baptized Today

Prisilla, one of three students (click here) I had last year got baptized today. I am so happy for her and grateful to be invited to witness her special day. I was even honored to be asked to say the opening prayer. She's such a sweet girl. Congratulations my dear!

Silly me! I forgot to take a picture with her!


Taken outside the stake center after the baptism.


"What did Kuya say?"

My Adorable Students

Today was my last day to teach in Primary. I'm super bummed! I've enjoyed this calling so much. My students are the best!! They love Jesus and are awesome kids! I will certainly miss seeing them regularly. I love you guys! Thanks for giving me a very happy heart.

Pictured above are Ethan, Sarah, and Ruby, 3 of my regular 6 students that attended class today, whom happen to be my most rambunctious students ... so there was never a dull day for me!

Took pictures of the kids last week with my cell phone but unfortunately I don't know how to transfer them to my computer. Once I do I'll post those too.

Awesome Calling!

Late July, the second counselor to the Bishop stopped my tracks and asked if I had a moment to speak with him. "Sure." I said. It must be something important to be going to the Bishop's office. "Hurray!" I thought. "Pleassssse let it be a new calling." I thought some more. Sure enough he extended to me a new calling (assignment). I was called to be a Primary teacher. OK, shocker!!! I was used to Relief Society assignments. I've been 2nd counselor to RS presidency, spiritual living teacher, RS instructor, Enrichment board member, ... stake missionary, ... all adult related. Children! Oh no! I accepted because he assured me that the bishopric had prayed about it. But I was petrified! "Oh, Heavenly Father please don't let me screw up the kids I will be teaching!" was my first plea in my mind as I left the office. My nervousness was getting to me in the days that followed. I prayed and prayed. The following week I was sustained in the congregation. Then three weeks later, I finally got set-apart by the bishopric. Wow! It's official. I will be teaching the CTR 7 class, the 6-7 year olds.

My first day with the kids was not really suppose to be my first day (I wasn't even set-apart yet)! Their temporary teacher wasn't there so the Primary counselor handed me the manual and off to class the kids and I went. I didn't even know where our class met! The boys lead me there. OK, I had no preparation! Not even 1 minute! So we went to class and made introductions and just winged it. It was ackward but we survived.

Now with little more feel for the calling and getting to know my students, this calling is definitely awesome! Two boys have moved so I only have three students left; Thomas (in white), Ryan (in blue), and Priscilla (not pictured). I love them all !! Priscilla hasn't been to church in awhile but I go weekly to her home and give her the lesson to keep her up to date. One day she will be in class. The boys and I are looking forward to that day. In the meantime, Thomas and Ryan keep me on my toes! They're still in the fidgety age. But, oh! they're good students and wonderful young disciples of Jesus Christ. I'm certainly thankful for this opportunity to work with the kids. I love them so!