Melissa:: First Day of School

Well, today was my first day of school. I started working at Brywood Elementary School as an Instructional Aid to the Kindergarten classes. This whole process has been amazing and God led. I feel very fortunate to have this job! It was pouring rain as we went to school, but I felt God all around me and it was a good way to start the day!

I didn't think I would start till Friday since my fingerprints had to be checked, but everything worked out much faster. I got a call yesterday that I was clear to start and I just needed to hand in my paperwork (lots of paperwork). I ran over there yesterday afternoon and then called the school to let them know I could start today. Good thing since the lady I am replacing (Mrs. S) needed to be in her new position today as well.

I have been shadowing Mrs. S for the last few days which has been really helpful. I have heard a lot of information and have absorbed as much as I could. I will never be her, but I am me and that will have to be enough- right? RIGHT!

The kids were really great with me. Most of them know me from being a volunteer in the class and I met lots of late birds today. I may even have most of their names memorized (thank you God). Since it was a rainy day, we were inside all day, but we survived!!

One day down, many to go!!