School Year Jitters

Hello. Been awhile (then again, if you go by number of post comments...not many people read this anyways--oh well, it's a good processing tool for me). So our summer program here at Vineyard Christian Preschool is coming to an end and that leads me to think about the coming year.
A lot of things are changing for me. I am teaching a different level (pre-k instead of four's); I will have about 24 5-year-olds every day, as opposed to a max of 12; I will have a full time aide in the classroom with me at all times (I love to be goofy with my kids and the prospect of having a second pair of adult eyes in the room is making me nervous); and the preschool is the fullest overall that it has ever been. A lot to think about and bring before the Lord.
I am very excited for the Summer Program to end and to get back into the daily routine that the kids (and I) so need. I know that the Lord is going to show Himself in new and exciting ways as I begin the school year in a few weeks. Next week is in-sevice where we get all of the classrooms ready--so if you have any free time, I could definitely use some help. I'm dead serious. Call, email, or respond to this post if you can help. Putting up bulletin board paper should be a two-person job (but I'm sure it would be fun to watch me doing it by my lonesome...you'd hear a lot of "Oh...my...goodness!!!" and "Are you kidding me?!").
As always, I keep praying that God would help me be a consistent example of His character to the kids in my class. It's a lot harder than it may seem. But, after all, nothing is impossible with Christ. I'm banking on that. And I just know that He is going to bring me so much joy as I continue to strive after Him. With His help, my classroom will reflect His love and His PEACE! I covet your prayers as always and look forward to sharing more kid quotes with you. Sorry I haven't been keeping them up. Near the end of summer, the kids lose a little bit of their cuteness :).
Well, may God continue to bless you as you walk with Him. May we always awake eagerly expectant of what He plans to do with us and with our day!

Something to Pray About

Hello, everyone--assuming anyone actually reads this :). As you probably know, I returned last week from a mission trip to Albania. While there, I heard about a great opportunity that I am considering and praying about. There is a guy opening up an American school (K-12) for Albanian kids in the capital city of Prishtina in Kosova. Although I have already made a commitment to my current job--which I love--they are planning to expand next year and I am told that they are looking for American Christian teachers. Sounds like an awesome opportunity, right? So, if you think about it, I would really covet your prayers. I know it seems like a long time from now, but I think I am going to try to do as much as I can now so that I know if it is even an option for me. Who knows what God has in store?
Other than that, everything is pretty much back to normal. I'd like to give a shout out to the Browns--givin' East Coast flava to our family clan. Seriously, it was great spending time with all of you. Hopefully my parents will let me yoink some frequent flyer miles so I can come visit y'all sometime in the next year or so.