Mrs. A

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.