When you were younger, did you ever play pretend? Did you imagine yourself as a princess, locked away in a castle, waiting for Prince Charming? Or maybe you were an adventurer and saved the world from bad guys? Though I certainly imagined myself in each of these scenarios, in reality, I'll never be a Kate Middleton and marry the heir to the throne. I'll never save the world from some evil villain who is bent on its destruction. Many of the things I pretended to be when I was younger will never occur, but one thing that is attainable (and that I've almost grasped) is being a teacher.
I remember playing school and using my stuffed animals and Barbies as students. I spent endless hours jabbering away about ABC's and 123's and teaching my pupils content that I dubbed to be important. It's both exciting and scary to know that the time for make-believe is over and that the "real world" is moving in. As my college career nears its end, the reality of what I'm getting into is beginning to set in. I'm under no misconceptions that the classroom will be filled with rainbows, daisies, and butterflies; in fact, I see lots of frustration, impatience, and possibly a few tears in the future. However, what makes it all bearable is that I know I'll be doing what God put me on this earth to do. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says, "God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear." I know there will be days when I want to quit and give up, but if I can make a difference in one student's life it'll all be worth it. I'm just so excited to see where this road leads and am anxious to meet the adventures that I'll encounter along the way.
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