Mrs. A

I think there are three of you who read my blog. You're all a big deal though, so I decided to write again for you three people. I am hoping this post may be slightly therapeutic too, because I sure need some of that. We are on week five of our school year, and it seems like every time I get slightly comfortable something occurs that makes me very uncomfortable. I won't divulge too many details, but needless to say I came away feeling violated, disgusting, and not very trusting. Luckily for me, the scriptures had just the right answers when I needed them most. I am reading about Mormon in the actual book of Mormon. He is dealing with the Nephites who are described as being so disobedient that Mormon doesn't give a full account "that ye might not have too much sorrow because of the wickedness of this people." (Mormon 5: 9) Sound like a world we live in? Mormon previously states a perfect description of my feelings of this "wicked" state when he shares his...

I don't know why these good things appeared all at once, but they sure make me happy. I wish there was a scratch and sniff button I could add. Lilacs have the most incredible smell. It might be my favorite scent. I also love... eating these babies. I don't know when I decided I enjoy eating Fruit Loops, but I sure do. Yum! I am also having fun with... the World Cup being held in South Africa. I think it's because I lived in South America and realized what a futbol culture really was. I also like screaming 'GOAL' really loudly. It may be the one word known around the world. Plus, Chile and the USA are both playing, and I also have a brother in Africa. I also have fun watching... I am cheering for the Celtics. I feel great about it unless they do miserably. I am not quite as obsessed with them as my brother-in-law, Daniel. I bet he wore green to church today to show his pride. I am also feeling great about this place... Idaho. I am a home body. I left for a few days, ...

This is how I feel... It's a good feeling to know that I get to sleep in. It's been awhile; it's probably been months. It's also a good feeling to know that I do not have to discipline for a couple of months, remind students how to sit in their seats, deal with talking out of turn, monitor Junior High emotions and drama, understand teenage hormones, or avoid 'hornets' flying through the air. On another note... This is me. For awhile I forgot about some important goals I have. After a hard, yet necessary situation I was reminded of who I am and the divine potential I have. I had to give up something that meant a lot to me, for something that means even more, and it was very hard. Sister Dalton gave a beautiful talk in the General Young Women Meeting that made me feel better. She began by reminding us that we are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us, and we love him. Then she continued on and shared these insights: You are young women of great faith. You ...

I teach junior high English. Some call me crazy. I consider myself eager for a good challenge. Here are the words of wisdom I received this past week: Student - "Miss Dunn, do you understand your options in life?" Me - "In what sense?" Student - "Well, I was talking to my uncle and he says I either need to find a great job or marry a wealthy man. It's the same for you. I figure we're not meant to work, so we better find rich men." Me - "Oh, really?" Student - "You haven't found either, so I think you need to work on that." Me - "Awesome. I will get on that." I am glad people care enough about me to offer counsel and advice. There are great friends and acquaintances watching out for me wherever I go. I consider many of them angels. I don't know if my student thinks I am a lost cause, but I figure I am not too bad off. I read this great quote in the Ensign yesterday. It is a quote by Boyd K. Packer of the Twelve ...

Today isn't where I thought I was going to be this day. I thought I would have different responsibilities, different relationships, and different challenges. It's true. Life tends to surprise us. Every day. I know I am where I am supposed to be. I am being challenged, stretched, and taught exactly what is means to be me. Good thing I know that God exists. It's an even better thing that I know He can do more with my life than I can alone. I know everything will be all right, because I believe in that principle.