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Losing It

by Tina

It’s been too long since I’ve written a blog post.  I’m definitely rusty. These last 7 months have been a real trial. 🙃🙃🙃🙃  

Children aren’t an easy lot. Fitting into a new environment, and changing careers has been a stretch and a great deal of push. Plus, I started off in the deep end and felt way over my head. My lack of confidence and experience became more than evident, which lead, inpart, to a less than stellar review. However, I did sign a new contract. I do believe there was some realization on their part that they did throw me into the deep end and I required a bit more time and patience to find my water wings.

Though I can’t be sure that I’m appreciated by those I work with or for, the children seem to be big fans. I receive lots of big hellos, smiles, hugs and cuddles which helps to make this journey worth the stress. Plus, kids say the funniest things. 

Have I mentioned that I keep losing things!? 🙃 I lose everything. Where are my glasses? Where are my keys? Where is my brain? Oh no… where is my wallet? 

After scouring my bedroom I came up empty handed. This isn’t a good feeling. I wracked my brain. I had no idea when it even went missing. My first thought was, maybe I transferred it from my work bag to my purse. Or a coat pocket? 

When I decided that I wasn’t going to find it in the house I resigned myself to the idea that either I wasn’t going to find it or it was at work. I didn’t truly believe it would show up there. 

Next I booked an appointment to replace my learners licence (yes, I still only have a learners licence) as well as my other photo ID and medical services card. The plan was to check work on Monday and if it wasn’t there I would replace my cards Tuesday morning. 

After sorting this plan, and praying, I was reminded that I still needed to check the car as well. Right! The car! Could it be in the car? 

Low and behold, on Sunday, as I reached under the passenger seat, I felt my wallet! I was so happy and relieved.

The obvious reflection to my own joy and relief was how much more it must mean to Jesus to find (or reach) one of His lost sheep. A human soul is far more important than a wallet. 

My next reflection was that I need to write and reflect because if you don’t use it you lose it. Some things are far too valuable to lose. Please pray that I can find some time, focus and energy to write more often. 

You’re More Valuable and Precious than You Know

And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day.

John 6:39

25 thoughts on “Losing It”

  1. This is second post I read today about the lost sheep 🐑. I pray you find your grove at work and the balance of managing that and some time to get back to blogging.
    Good to see your post Tina.

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  2. It’s so good to hear from you. I can understand how uncomfortable the road has been. Just keep pushing through and things will get better. When I look back on my career, I remember days that was were so hard. But God used it all to bring me to a better place, and now I am content. I still have struggles. That is common. But I can see how He used each day as a stepping stone to a better future. I’m praying for you my friend. And I appreciate the application you found with the lost wallet. I have lost my credit card before and panicked about that. But when we view things from an eternal view, it does change our perspective. Thank you for sharing! ♥️

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    1. I’m glad God used those stepping stones to bring you to a better place, Bridget. Thanks for the encouragement of keeping a ‘stepping stone’ perspective on the journey. ❤ Have a blessed weekend my friend. ❤

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  4. Tina, lovely to hear from you again! You are not losing it! You are a very busy girl, stepping out onto the water – go girl! I know you are an excellent teacher and of course the kids love you! Because you love them. Blessings to you. Be kind to yourself. Dawn x

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    1. Thanks so much Dawn. It’s true, I have been very busy. Too busy. It looks like I might get a week with less hours coming up on the schedule, but they keep asking me if I can sub for someone. 😂🤣😂 I don’t want to say no, because I could use the hours. But if it’s slow, and they don’t need me then it’s out of my hands. I will gladly take less of a commitment for a week or two. I have vacation days at the end of May and the end of July. It’s not enough… 😂🤣😂🤣 I need a sabbatical. Less hours and more time to write would help though.

      Blessings to you as well. ❤ x

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  5. Tina, it is so good to hear from you again. I am praying that things become less difficult for you, and you have time to relax, focus, find peace, and energy to write. I lose things too – especially my glasses. 👓💗💐🌺👓

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  6. I can so relate to the feeling when one loses one’s wallet and the relief that happens when you find it! I love how you tied that to how joyful Jesus must be when he finds one of His lost sheep and brings it back to the fold.

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  7. I’m thankful to see a a post from you!! The working world is tough especially with kids..as a sub I’m forever reminded that patience is such a wonderful fruit of the spirit, along with all the others of course!!

    I get super excited when I’ve lost something, prayed about it, and generally find it within a few minutes and I ultimately praise God over the ordeal… but the parable of Jesus finding His lost sheep just can’t be beat when compared!
    I also appreciate your reminder (with writing) that if you don’t use it you lose it. Keep writing and leaning into the Lord my friend!!

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    1. Thank you so much, Ali. Yes, I feel so rusty when it comes to writing and reflecting. It’s such an overwhelming and tiring path I’m currently on. I’m hoping for a bit of a reprieve to shift gears and find some more rest in God.

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