Kids are Awesome!

As a teacher, I love to jot down the funny things my students say or do that make me laugh. Here are a few this year so far. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

I have a Samsung tablet that I use as a reader and to stay in touch with those at home. One day I brought it to school and it was sitting on my desk. One of my students, Lucas, saw it there, turned, stopped and whispered in reverence “Samsung”. Between his adorable accent, the whisper voice and the look of awe in his eyes, I had to turn my head to conceal my laughter.

A couple of days later, the same boy, Lucas, said to me, “Miss Jorgensen, my nose is falling down.” It took me a second to realize he meant his noise was running. Some things get lost in translation. :)

Not only are my students funny, they are sincere and poignant in the most unexpected moments.

A couple of girls in my class were consistently talking when they weren’t supposed to be and distracting other students. You know, normal 5^th grade girl stuff. After a stern discussion and the loss of a privilege, their behavior was much better. Two hours later, after I had forgotten about the whole thing, they pulled me aside and asked if they could talk to me. In unison they said “ We are sorry and ashamed for our behavior. Please forgive us.” So sweet!

One morning my heart was burdened over something a friend back home was going through and I asked my students if they would pray. They responded with such concern and fervent prayers it nearly brought me to tears.

 I have a student from Ecuador in my class. She has a smile that lights up the room and a deep love for the Lord. Her parents are missionaries in La Paz and they pastor a local church. One afternoon I sent my students to Library; when Priscila returned she was clutching a book about Jim Elliot, a well know missionary who was martyred many years ago in Educador. Her eyes shone as she shared her excitement to read this book about a man who had served in her home country. When she came back to school the next day, she said her Mom had cried when she saw the book because one of her professors in college was Elizabeth Elliot (Jim Elliot’s wife). I have long admired the Elliot family and their intense passion, faith and sacrifice for the Lord. How profound to have a student in my class who is a part of the legacy they have passed down to generations. Jim Elliot was killed nearly 60 years ago, yet his love of the Lord continues to influence young and old.

It’s in these day to day moments, that I see and know the joy and love of the Lord. What simple moments is God using to speak to you?