"Another Rule, Mrs. Shannon????"

I have had a wonderful week substituting at the Child Development Center at our church. We have just put in place a new Director.. Go Adam!!! and he has already warmed the place up with his compassion and care for these little ones! I am so glad that God has called him to this position.

I have had the opportunity to be back with the children that were in Kindergarten when I started two years ago, and continue on with: "Mrs. Shannon's stupid rules.." and "Oh, no! Not another memory verse!.." These kids will always be so special to me. They are sooo smart, and have proven to show that I can teach children. I had them try their hardest to remember old memory verses and bible lessons.. and THEY REMEMBER!!! It is the neatest thing! I couldnt help but take some pride in that if I wasnt here for that bit of time.. they wouldnt know and embrace the fruits of the spirit, and the life of Jesus, and every in and out of the battle of Jericho!!!

I know that in my future endeavors as a public school educator that I wont be able to teach these eternal principles, but for now I can, and I am so enjoying it. Today is my last day to look these precious children in the eye balls and ask them why they are tearing up their napkins, stuffing them in their mouth and pretending to act like a frog.... yep... today is the last day.