and Purposeful Prose
Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Confidant(s) When I'm feeling low And I'm running out of steam When I don’t have the words And I need much more than sleep. When my spirit's drained And I can't absorb a thing I just want to pause it all And seek an ever giving spring. I need [...]
Image by Jason Goh from Pixabay I didn't plan to work with infants and toddlers. The last 10 months were spent studying for my basic ECE certificate to work with 3 - 5 year-olds. However, when I was offered the job I felt that starting with the littlest ones would be a great opportunity to [...]
Unbelievably I have completed this college journey. Last Friday marked my final day of practicum. 🥳🥳🥳🥳 If I have provided all the documentation, then I should, in due time, be informed that I have graduated and can apply for my Early Childhood Educator 1 year licence. In the meantime my ECEA (assistant) licence has been [...]
Image by Madhana Gopal from Pixabay I'm not ready. I'm so not ready. I feel as if I'm barely keeping up and I'm tired of college. Really really tired. But I'm also so close to the finish line, which is really just the begining..... 😳 Children. Why did I choose children as the path to trip down? 😂🤣😂🤣 [...]
Image by Daniel Kirsch from Pixabay It's the day before my practicum begins. I'm feeling as ready as I'll ever be. I'm physically ready; I've organised everything that needs to be organised so as to not sabotage myself with unneeded stress. I'm mentally ready; College has provided the training needed. Can I pull this off? [...]
First, credit where credit is due. This 'missing peace' concept comes from the beautiful J.J. Heller's song 'Missing Peace.' I was listening to this song yesterday morning as I walked my steps. Next I moved on, continuing the momentum by walking a loop 'round the river trails nearby. It sounds lovely, doesn't it? It is, [...]
We've all known the feeling of defeat When we're all alone and left in need When life deprives us of needed sleep We need someone to bring us peace. Yes, God is good. He'll see us through His perfect plans included you. We all need to know we're loved Seen and heard, adored, beloved When [...]
God is so wise. Not only is He always steps ahead of us (as well as with us), but His mercies are also new every morning. I must admit, I don't always see those mercies, especially when it seems as if God isn't working. I'm sure that we miss most of them in our struggles. [...]
Image by Bob Bello from Pixabay Befuddled and bewildered. She's dazed and confused The heat is getting to her And the meals are becoming few. She reaches for a drink But there isn't left a drop She sinks into the sand And knows what she's forgot. She's forgotten when the sun was kind She's forgotten [...]
Image by Adriano Gadini from Pixabay Please pray for me. I have become sick the last 3 days of my practicum and couldn't complete it. I contacted the college and told them that I have to be symptom free to return. (That is if they will allow me to return for those last 20 hours. [...]
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