Sunday, January 18, 2009

Week Two

Ok. Week two is over. It did not go as well as I had expected. I was such a bundle of nerves everyday. I knew I wasn't doing very well in some areas but thought I was doing ok in others. My cooperating teacher asked to have me pulled from her classroom. I was stunned but I am going to use this experience as a time to grow and learn. Hopefully, I will have a new placement soon. I know a little more now then I did two weeks ago and plan to go into that new placement and give it all I've got. I say that and I mean it but I have to also say that this has seriously shaken my self-confidence so I'm more nervous than ever. I am not going to give up and I don't want to quit. Throughout the last two years I have really seen how God has guided me and this is just one more opportunity for God to work in my life. One thing I am learning in this is that when someone is going through something you can't just pat them on the back and tell them everything is going to be ok. Even thought that is meant to be comforting and the intentions are kind it really doesn't help because that person really doesn't know what you are experiencing. Just be a good listener. I know God is in control and He will work this out for what is best for me. Please say a prayer for me as I continue to seek His guidance.

2 comments:

  1. God really is in control. He probably has a better situation for you. Remember that your feelings of hopelessness are not coming from Him. That are coming from the enemy that wants to destroy you and distract you so that you aren't able to accomplish what God has set for you to do. You will make an excellent teacher. You love children, you would have to in order to work with preschool for so long. You have also tackled these classes which is a battle in itself. I will be praying for you.

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  2. Oh my, I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I'm so sorry that that happened to you. Maybe the teacher had some other things going on, and she didn't feel like it was the right time for her to be mentoring a student. God is in control, and I know He wants what is best for you. So, be encouraged and I know that you will be amazing!
    Good Luck!

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