Investiture

Finally, the ceremony to mark the start of a profession which i hold dearly to my heart. This investiture ceremony somehow has a deeper sense of meaning for me. It did not mark the end of anything per se, rather, it marked the beginning of a career which allows me to be in touch with my emotions and my inner soul. This ceremony has a deeper sense of achievement and meaning. Finally, I can call myself a teacher.

Matt was with me. It was so sweet to share those moments with him. He supported me throughout the entire journey. We shared joy and laughter. The only person I wanted to see and to share that moment of glory was only Matt. He completed the whole picture so wonderfully. The tears I shed that day were that of joy and gratefulness that the Lord has sent an angel to walk the path with me, supporting me all the way. Thank you Lord for the angel sent. Thank you for everything.....

Hmmmm.....the pic here does not look very good...but guess we can make do with it first till the real pics come along!

The kids....

Is it because I find similiarities between my childhood and theirs? Am I searching for something which I have missed? Do I see myself in them? Is it because they give me the feeling that they need help?

I have no idea. All I know is that I am not angry. INstead, I am happy to be in school, to be there for them, to guide them. I know that they need a lot more from me: more time, more energy. I am giving whatever i can and I know that I need to set a limit for myself.

Somehow, despite all the imperfections, I feel peaceful and full of love. There is no anger. There is only the eagerness and enthusiasm to help them be what they are, to help them reveal their inner potential.

Dear Lord,

thank you for guiding me the past days. Thank you for working with me and through me to help these children. I pray for your guidance in filling my soul with peace and love, I pray for your guidance in filling my mind with interesting and effective ideas to teach and reach out to the children. I pray that you bless my lips so that I may use the right words to communicate with these children. Please continue to guide me, dear Lord. Please fill me with the energy, the perseverance, the courage and whatever I need to make a difference in the lives of these children. I see hope in them. I see humility. I see a spark which is simply waiting to fly high into the sky with the utmost brightness.

Thank you dear Lord.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.