Around the first part of the Year or early summer? My sister found out she had Melanoma annnnnd Basil cell cancers. Thru the grace of God and many people praying, she's at this moment, cancer free. With having to see the Dr. every Year for about 5 years. 

After we received the news about her, our oldest sister passed away unexpectedly. She had clots on her lungs, they thought she was in the all clear, was sent home and within a few days, she passed away, we think and hope, in her sleep. I'm still dealing with the grief and emotional struggle with that.

Yesterday,i noticed I had a spot on my foot, that just wasn't healing. I've had it for about a month now, but yesterday noticed it didn't look right. So i sent a picture to my sister to we what she thought. (it's where a couple of her skin cancer was, on her foot also), and wouldn't you know it?! She says it looks like cancer, and to get into the Dr's as soon as possible. I'm not able to get in until the 7th of January.

So if y'all don't mind to say a lil prayer for us, it would be so very greatly appreciated! From the bottom of my heart. Thank you!💖

I ask each of you to please take a moment and ask Holy Father to look down upon Aikko from his mercy seat and send his Holy Spirit and angels to camp around her as he builds a hedgerow of protection and healing all around her.

I ask that you also remember her partner and family in your prayers that they may feel his comforting hand upon them as they go through this ordeal.

If you are not sure what to pray or ask for you can quote Psalm 91:4-6 which says, "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart".

Please add any prayers you are led to add for our friend and family member.

Please pray that God's will be done! My heart really just wants to serve children and families. To do that, I need to be supported as a teacher. I'm not supported in my current job, so I believe God has a better plan for next year! It could be easier, it could be harder (prolly will be) but God's plan is always best ! 

Thanks!❤️

I have many families sharing that they are sad that I'm not going to be in the building next year and I usually have several parents seek me out in fall. It breaks my heart. So many dear children struggle. How can we do this better?

I also have sooo much work to finish these last 2 weeks of school and it is overwhelming to deal with my emotions, my work,  and finishing a grad school class. This year I am also saying good bye to my classroom as things are changing in the building. I am losing not just my classroom, but also my materials, as the decision was made for me to share a classroom next year. I will be unable to complete my student teaching in my own classroom with the changes made to our structure, also. I have serious decisions to make and I'm not sure what to do, but as I've committed it to prayer these last few weeks and months, there's hope. Another district needs a preschool teacher. I'm not 100% qualified, but I'm in school for what I need. I'm completing the application and submitting my resume, and necessary documentation today. The new position is located in an elementary school. There's pros and cons like every job, but when it's all said and done, God's will be done. 

Please pray for the end of my preschool year. For my students and their families, that their needs may be met and that the transition to Elementary School be smooth.

Please pray that I am able to focus on my work and finish strong with all that I need to do. 

Please pray as I apply for this new job that God's will, His perfect plan for my life be done. 

In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest".

 I'd like to ask that we remember in prayer all those that are travelling for the holidays that they may arrive at and return from their destinations safely. 

 I would also ask that we say a prayer for those that are missing a loved one. During the holidays that hole seems to get bigger and I think we could all benefit from being lifted up in prayer during those hard days.

 So before you start your next prayer time, think about anyone you may have missed lifting up before. Did someone catch your eye in the line at the store and you weren't sure why ? Did you see someone eating alone at a restaurant ? Did the person next to you at the traffic light seem extra irritable ?  Lift them up and stand in the gap for them. Your prayer could be the one that tips the prayer bowl over and pours that abundance of blessings out on them. 

 As always thanks for reading and may God bless and keep His hand on each of you.

The headaches are a constant, everyday thing sometimes.  Either just lingering in the background as it were, or full out pain.  It seems seasonal mostly. And I've been headache free for awhile. Until recently.  I don't feel sorry for myself.  I just don't like it lol

I know prayer can help.  So I'm asking if you would please pray for me.  At least that my pain tolerance is notched up a bit more. 

Thank you!🥰

Our whole center is changing management as we start the new school year and we are trying to find a way through. Too many staff are upset about stuff that doesn't matter. Who makes the files? Who keeps which papers? What day am I doing home visits? It's a lot of time wasted on conversations that won't help the children. I'm really tired of the adult head space. I want the kids to feel welcomed, accepted, part of a classroom community. Instead we are dealing with the stress of inner strife and refusing to be part of a team. Preschool is my safe place. My place of peace and rest and joy. I am asking for strength, courage, renew my spirt and refresh my soul. I need time to be little again too.

Amanda 

My heart truly believes the most important part of teaching (children specifically) is building relationship and trust, first. Helping them understand that they are loved, accepted and safe no matter what happens. When I am present, I will keep them safe. (My job is the safe keeper. The kid's job is to be safe or tell a grown-up when they see someone who is not being safe.) Then children can begin the process of learning through routine, play, song, stories, conversations,  and mistakes without judgement.  My anxiety comes with not knowing the kids, the routine and not having a relationship with any of them this year. Please pray that it goes as God has willed it to go, so that the needs of the children are met. 

Thank you!

Amanda

We can all use a light unto our path so we do not stumble and a gentle loving hand to pick us back up if/when we do.

There are those battling addiction or health issues so recovery and healing are needed.

Some struggle with finding their way so asking that they hear His voice or receive Him in a dream or vision to set their feet on the right path would be helpful.

We all stand in need of something and if we are a family then we have the right and obligation to petition on behalf of each other. 

Stay blessed