"God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in Him." -John Piper

This past week the Lord has been pressing me about being fully satisfied in Him alone. Everything I've studied or been taught has been stressing this point. It's been a spectacular week of seeking God's heart.

I am blessed

Thursday a friend and I went to Kijabe to see a friend. She had her adorable baby boy a few weeks early. He is so precious! I absolutely loved holding him. Mom is doing great also. Friday I came back from Kijabe and a friend from Mombasa came into town and spent the night. She and I spent Saturday relaxing and talking about the Lord. It was wonderful! Today I read a book, relaxed, and watched a kiddie movie with friends. I am blessed!

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The past two days were Parent Teacher Conference days. I had 20 out of 23 parents come. They all went well and I enjoyed talking with all of my wonderful students' parents. Two nights ago I read the book of Hebrews. What a rich book! I thoroughly enjoyed studying about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A friend is in town this weekend and I'm looking forward to spending time with her today. I'm blessed with amazing friends who understand what it is to be a true friend. I've also been missing my parents lately. Usually missing them helps me to appreciate my friends and family all the more. I reside in the fact that the Lord knows best for my life. He knows what I can handle.

Blessings in all Measures

Today was a fabulous day with my students! During Bible my kiddos asked me so many awesome questions. This class thinks deeply about the Word of God. Some of the questions they ask are the type of questions Bible college students will contemplate for hours. I am blessed to be able to minister to these wonderful children. What's also pretty amazing is that I have learned so much from them. I am blessed.

Lead Me to the ROCK that is Higher Than I

We had a three day weekend this past weekend. On Saturday I climbed Mount Longonot with some friends. It was quite a hike! I think the internet said it was 8-9 km total which is about 5 1/2 miles of steep slopes. I'm definitely not in good shape and it was hard. I'm still a little sore today, 3 days later.

Today I'm remembering that God is in control of all things.

Gimme me more...BIBLE

This week I've been reading through the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis with my students. Today we read up until Joseph was about to reveal himself to his brothers. I told the kids we'd finish reading tomorrow. I got an emphatic "Noooooooo," from the whole class. They were so anxious to find out what was going to happen next that they didn't feel they could wait until tomorrow. I have to say that it thrills my heart to see them so excited about God's Word. I'm glad they are realizing how interesting it is to read and how hard it can be to put the Bible down. I ended up finishing that part of the story for them because I left them on the edge of their seats with where we left off yesterday in our reading. I feel like I say it all the time, but I LOVE my students this year!


Life has been fairly busy lately, which always seems to bring about stress. It's times like these that God reminds me I need to be thankful. I've decided to write the first 5 blessing that come to mind.
1. My students
2. Good friends
3. A good roommate
4. Safe home
5. Beautiful campus to work at

Trip Canceled :-(

Today I was supposed to go to Mount Longonot with 10 friends, but I got sick and needed to stay home instead. I spent a little time in the morning running necessary errands, grabbing something small to eat, then coming back home for rest time. I felt terrible b/c I was the one who planned the trip. Four people were riding with me, and since I couldn't go there wasn't enough transportation for everyone to ride in the other vehicle. The trip was canceled, but we're hoping to reschedule for another time.

Yesterday I was thinking that as a teacher I take on many roles that I typically wouldn't in other jobs. I was thinking of former students who've had mouths filled with ink because they decided to suck on their pens. I've had students come to me with cuts and scrapes needing a band-aid. I've had students make sticky spills in the classroom. Yesterday I had a student come to me who needed their flip flop repaired. A couple staples and a piece of tape later and she was all fixed up. I find that teaching is preparing me for more future ministry opportunities. I have the rest of this year and next year on my contract. I've wondered what I'll do after my contract ends. I'm not sure if I'll renew for longer or pursue another ministry opportunity. That is far away though. A lot can happen in a year and a half. If you think of me please start praying now that God would give me clear guidance about the future. Thanks! Love and miss you all back home!!