Some weeks are longer than other weeks.
And this week. Well, this week was one of the long ones.
I got a new job. One that I was so blessed to find, and even more blessed to be accepted to. I now work at the Boys and Girls Club of Utah County. I am a teacher for thirteen of the most beautiful, precious, (crazy), and wise 5-8 year old souls.
It has been one of the most amazing experiences. But also one of the hardest.
I got home from work last night, after working a total of 35 hours for the week, and I was exhausted. My head hurt,
my body hurt,
my spirit hurt.
I was done.
I honestly did not know how I could possibly get up the next day and spend another 5 and a half hours doing the same thing.
But then I went to my Grandparents house. The ones who live out in the country. I spent the night with family. I watched the sunset, and heard the bugs, and felt the cool air. I relaxed, I pondered, I laughed, and I talked to the ones I loved. I left their house feeling renewed. I went to work happy. I went to work excited to work with the kids. It was a blessing that has not gone unrecognized.
I have learned so much this week about myself, about children, about humanity, and about life. More than I ever thought I would when I first took on this job.
I love my jobs. I love where I live. I love the life I am living, and the joy I am constantly finding in simple moments. Tonight, my friend Mike and I, invited the elders who live at the MTC to come to dinner with us. They are serving there for two years, teaching through social media, specifically skype, so they are allowed to have dinner appointments.
It was a much needed night with missionaries, friendship, laughter, and the spirit. I felt so blessed to be surrounded by such amazing human beings. In fact, I feel so blessed every single day to be around the people I am, because I truly believe they are some of the best people I have ever met.
Cheers to a good week full of responsibility, growing up, learning, crying, and laughing. Yay.
My Faves, Elder Kitchens and Elder Eberle:
Bye,
♥ Bekah
