An update

[Michelle]

Well it goes to show that whatever you do consistently becomes a habit, after 29 days of updating my blog...I am already missing it and thought it was time for an update!

Firstly - today I received a phone call and I have been successful in gaining the before/after school care position at the school I went to the interview for!  I am so thankful and really excited, this will be a great learning/career opportunity for me.

The most meaningful gift however was from my husband Kristen.  When I announced that I had finished my 29 day challenge, he logged online to read my blog.  He was really touched and has commenced his own 29 giving challenge.  Yesterday he said to me "isn't it amazing that when you make the decision to give so many opportunities just present themselves!"  I couldn't agree more, this is exactly what happened for me too.

Over this week my gift has been looking for opportunities to build the student's confidence and self-esteem.  I have been working with a small focus group of children working on improving their basic maths skills.  The way their eyes light up when the figure something out has just been wonderful. 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week xx

 

 

 

[Aunty Nean]

So good to hear Michelle. Please congratulate Kristen for us.

[Michelle]

Thank you for the wonderful comments!!! Kristen isn't a huge fan of writing...so unfortunately...no blog from him!!

But I can share some of his gifts so far....
He spent an hour or so chatting on to the phone to his Dad who was quite distressed
He purchased his brother a coffee on the way to work yesterday
He wrote a performance review for a co-worker and wrote some really positive/constructive comments
He went grocery shopping & has cooked dinner every night this week while I am busy planning lessons!!

[Ann]

Congratulations -- or really I should congratulate the school for recongizing the jewel they are getting when they hired you!  All the kids that you come in contact with will benefit from your caring ways.  That is really great that Kristen has started his own challenge -- I hope he will share his journey with us here.  The best of luck to you in all your new endeavors.  You are going to be a terrific teacher.

[Deb~ Community Manager]

WooHooo! Fabulous, Michelle!

[Lois55 wwt]

And it is a wonderful "habit" to read your posts, they are always a delight! I am so happy for you, Michelle! Congratulations! And awesome that Kristen is doing his own challenge...giving is contagious!