Room 207... is it yours?

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

He has made everything beautiful in its time..."  Ecclesiastes 3:1,4,7,8,11

Recently, students enjoyed the entertaining production of a beloved book, "Miss Nelson is Missing".  Sweet Miss Nelson's rowdy class get a real shakedown when Viola Swamp comes to substitute. Like you, i've witnessed a few Room 207 moments. And i must admit, when they leave the library i squeak with a little sigh of relief.

On these visits, i am reminded how very much i admire and appreciate teachers.  I've never met a teacher who preferred to be Viola Swamp over Miss Nelson, but there are times/seasons when they have no choice.

So for all the Viola Swamp days, i want to remind you, you bless many daily. Thank you for faithfully persevering to bring peace, order and knowledge  to your class with a spirit of understanding, compassion and love. From the rowdy students needing firm discipline and guidance to the behaving ones eager to move on with their work, everyone in your class benefits from your continuous, creative, caring efforts to teach. How, might you ask?

The timid build courage to speak up
The self sufficient develop compassion
The independent learn team work
The intelligent discover patience
The givers master a balance of fairness

Never doubt God uses everything to grow fruit in His children. And He equips you with what's needed to serve Him. Whatever season you're in today, it will not last.  Celebrate the good, pray through the hard and thank God daily for the blessings.  The ones He gives you, and the ones you are giving others. 

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal