This week...

This week...

I've been told by a student, "I want out of this "s...hole" as he stormed out of my classroom. Never before has he talked to me this way.

I've been backtalked to.

I've had a student rip up assignments at least once a day.

I've had the same student disobey me, run off down the hallway, slam her desk on the floor, test me, try me...

I've had extra pressure because of Provincial Assessments. Three times my classroom was interupted by adults who should have known better despite a "Provincial Testing. Please do not interupt sign."

I've cried...but not in front of my class.

This week...

I've spent time with God in the mornings before I've gone to work.

I've tried to be more disciplined with my time.

I've chuckled with my nieces at church.

I've spent time with church friends.

I've spent time preparing for our VBS in the warm company of some church family, my sister, and my husband.

I've received unexpected "pick-me-ups" from friends.

I've had some students hug me.

I've been told, "You're the best Mrs. Canney."

I've been encouraged by some of the students' parents.

I've realized the fragility of the students who have tried to test me, and I've realized the urge to pray for the sake of their future.

I've savoured my walks in the school hallways in the stillness of the mornings.

I've laughed with my colleagues.

I've laughed with my class.


The positives outweigh the negatives.