In memory of Francis Albert

I am posting with a sad heart tonight. Tim's grandmother passed away this evening. She was 85 years old. She was a wonderful lady, was loved by all, and will be truly missed.
I am having such a hard time finding the right words to explain to HG and Carter about death. My grandmother passed away this past November and it was hard then to answer their questions. Now here we are again. They spent the night at my mom and dad's house and are going to church with them so I won't see them until tomorrow afternoon. I know that HG is going to be so sad, not that Carter won't but she is much more emotional than him and she spent more time with Grandmama than he did. It is just so hard to explain to a child why death, sometimes, is a good thing.
I know that she is in heaven now and she is not having to complain about the food at the nursing home not having enough seasoning. I'm sure the chef in heaven knows just the right amount to make it the way she likes it. And I can't help but wonder if she is talking to Moses or Noah or some of the others that we have only read about.
God bless you Grandmama, we will miss you...

It's been a while

It has been a while since I have posted, I know. School is really overwhelming. There is so much to do and not near enough time to do it in. I think I could stay at the school 24 hours a day and still not feel like I am caught up. I try to really use my time at school to get a lot done so I don't have to bring as much home. All in all, though, I love it. I am exactly where I am suppose to be. God has placed me in a school that I really love being a part of and where I feel like I can really make a difference.
My kids are really liking school. HannahGrace is in the same class with her best friend Anna Grace. Carter really likes his teacher and has a few kids from his class last year with him. They are both doing great so far.
Carter turned 7 the same week that school started. 7 going on 15. He is playing fall baseball in Greenbrier and his first game is Tuesday. There hasn't been much of a break since all-stars but I have to admit I have really missed watching him play. HG starts dance on Monday. She is really excited to get back into that. This is her 7th year taking dance. She is actually taking 2 things this year for the first time. She is taking tumbling and hip-hop.
Tim is still working nights, 6pm to 6am. So far it has really worked out great with the kids because he is able to pick them up from school everyday. They love it to. He may possibly be going to days before to long. That may be interesting. It will be the first time since we have been married that he will have normal work hours. We may actually be able to function like a normal family. Whatever that is.
Well that is all of the updates that I have for now. I have a ton of papers to grade. Until next time...

School is in session!!

Today was the first day of class. It was a great day! I loved the way the kids came in really nervous and scared and how they left feeling a little more comfortable with what they were about to encounter...6th grade. I am really excited about what is to come in this school year and I am looking so forward to getting inside the minds of my students. These are a couple of pictures from my classroom before I put anything on the walls so it looks pretty bare.
Tim and my parents have been so wonderful helping me get things ready. They have cleaned out, cleaned up, painted, and so much more. I could have never been ready without them. Thanks so much ya'll, I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family!!

Today was really great but it was only a half day. I hope my blogs continue with this spirit by the end of next week and throughout the year.