snow day

So, it is a snow day - a snow day in which we had snow - but not enough to make a mess of the roads but enough to give the school an excuse for a "morale" snow day (this is the only school I have ever worked/been at that has done this. Snow days come in a mixed bag - they are fun for the kids and teachers - a little bit more work for RA's and dorm parents since we have to be "on" all day. It can be an adventure. I am just thankful that I had off yesterday - a little break b/f being inundated with people for the next 24 hours. We are keeping study hours in place to make sure the kids don't watch movies the entire day. So yea that is my day today. We'll see how it goes.

I am feeling better this week as opposed to last week. I look forward to this cold to be completely gone. I am thankful that I can function better than before. Praise God for healing even if it comes slowly. Sickness can make morale much lower for staff and students - we are trying to boost it as we face this last week before Spring Break begins next week. You can pray for us as we try to get healthy and for energy amidst the tiredness.

We have tried to do some fun things to boost morale these past couple weeks. We showed a dorm video - the girls chipped in to make it - a reality tv show called "THE DORM" - it was very fun. We also had Dan and Jen get pizza from Dominos in France - they delivered it to the different rooms. I am glad for these fun ideas to help encourage all of us (staff and students).

So the 2 big prayer requests these days:

-Health - getting better from sickness
-Making it to Spring Break

I do praise God for the chance to get fabric for my wedding dress yesterday - I was able to afford it through the gift from my bridal shower that Res Life held for me recently. I am having a lady around here make the dress for me - I am very excited. Wedding plans are slowly coming along despite the distance. Jon and I have been able to talk about what marriage will be like and start adjusting to that as well. God is teaching us much these days. They aren't always the easiest of days but God is giving us strength each day.

Thanks for reading my thoughts of the day - pray for me as I balance wedding and dorm stuff - and just dealing with emotions and missing Jon, missing family - but knowing I am going to be missing people here too. One day at a time is how I must live my life. Thanks for your persistant prayers friends! God Bless!