32 Weeks: A Shower of Love

Saturday was the big day!  We celebrated Baby Michael's arrival with family, friends, and former students at my aunt's house.

Most every picture is self explanatory, but this one deserves a special note.

I was a 3rd grade teacher for a long time.  As a single girl who was majorly scarred by divorce, my students were my life. The fortunate result of that tough period of years was an unbreakable bond with my boys and girls.  A few of my most unforgettable "babies" came to their 3rd grade teacher's shower four, five, six, and seven years later. 

Many of you reading this may be teachers. If you are, then you KNOW that it is one of the most difficult jobs known to man IF you do a good job. I can tell you after looking at this picture that every minute spent drilling multiplication facts, practicing cursive, memorizing prepositions, and crying over long division was a step beyond worth it - it was my life's purpose.

I've never known kinder children than these and, so far,  it the the highest honor of my life to have been responsible for their education. 

Here are a few of the precious gifts we received. 

Thank heavens God has not given me what I really deserve.

I have been blessed with everything I asked of him.

God, you have shown me so much favor and I thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

 Thank you. 

 I just knew you would come through for us, and you did.

You rescued me because you love me. 

I will do everything in my power to make sure this little boy grows up to know your love and your Truth.