Puzzle Me Complete ... Believer, Mother, Teacher, Writer.

It is amazing how life can really take over and sometimes you really lose yourself. It is amazing how sometimes you take a look in the mirror and you wonder, "Who am I?" It is amazing how the demands of life forces you to forget your own dreams and goals and put other things ahead. I love my children but they do demand most of my time. I love my husband but sometimes I find myself feeling very alone. I love my job but sometimes I do wish I had a few days to myself. I know many of you have felt the same way and struggle to keep your head afloat in the Sea of Demands. I sometimes find myself swallowing and sinking into this depression and feeling sorry for myself, but when this happens I turn to one thing prayer. It is amazing how prayer can feed the soul and lift your spirit. Prayer can make things feel lighter and give you hope. Prayer was exactly what I needed to feel better about myself. It was and is prayer that is getting me through tough times. They do no

With virtues being focused at my school on a weekly basis I have decided to start doing a Virtues pick every week and share how this virtue is impacting on my life... so here goes.. Today's pick was ... If I try applying this to my work, I really need to learn to be less judgmental and allow people to have their own views and opinions. As a teacher there is a fine line between teaching and controlling what others think. We have to be careful not to cross that line. Teaching is a service that should not be taken advantage of and I do consider myself blessed that I help educate others in a subject they will practice for the rest of their lives. If I apply it to my home I have to take the time to truly listen to my loved ones and by supportive of what they want. I have to hear what they are saying and allow them the chance to express themselves without fearing of being judged. I love them and with Humility I can show them how I truly feel by just being there. How would you