A Week's Recap

Hello Everyone,
It has been almost a week since my last entry - it has been way too busy. I never really like being busy - but somehow it just seems to happen. One time I heard that being too busy means that we are burdened under satan's yoke. Yuck - I don't want to be there.

Anyhow - the Communication Retreat was a real success. The kids did a great job learning about and practicing the communication process. We had good weather too for the outdoor initiative activities that the kids participated in. It didn't rain until we headed indoors. The food and the beds always have something more to be desired - but really I can't expect much since its at a camp!

On Monday morning, our high school staff received very sad news. The daughter (Nicole) of one of our colleagues (JoEllen - who lives in our district) was tragically killed in a freak accident. Here is an article published at Central Michigan Univeristy. Nicole graduated from the high school 2 years ago - so it was really hard for the entire staff. So this week everyone has spent a lot of time caring for each other and for JoEllen and her family. It was a really sad week. I went to the viewing today. The funeral is tomorrow on my birthday.

Yes - my birthday is tomorrow and I will be going to the Nail and Spa place in Troy to get a pedicure with a bunch of my girlfriends. It is going to be a lot of fun. Some of my students are planning something as well (I always seem to find out) during lunch. I have 2 really special students (Sarah and JoBeth) who are now senior - but I have taught since their freshman year!

I am leading the worship team on Sunday as well (please be praying for this time) so I had rehearsal on Tuesday after my small group at Deedee's house. This Sunday's service is on Romans 12:1 (offering our bodies as living and holy sacrifices to God). I am studying the book of Daniel in Deedee's study. We are doing the Beth Moore Study. Beth is a very powerful communicator and a talented teacher. I have done a few other studies by her and have always been richly blessed by them.

I also got my hair cut this week - I LOVE getting my hair cut!! I feel like a new person. It's pretty short and I really love it!!!! Right after I got it cut I drove straight to the Secretary of State office to get my new picture taken for my license. I didn't want to take any chances.

I am looking forward to hearing from all of you. Debbie, I am so glad that you were able to make your first post - I look forward to reading more in the future!!

Have a wonderful day everyone!
Tracy