Back to School

What a wonderful and refreshing break this past week has been!  I am so thankful for the time I was able to relax, rest and work on things around the house.  I accomplished most of my "Spring Break Pipe Dreams" to do list, and it feels great!

I head back to school remembering this verse:  "The Lord is my strength and my shield.  My heart trusts in Him and he helps me."  Psalm 28:7

ALOHA

Thankful Thursday

Today, I'm thankful for:

• Forgiveness
• My Husband and his heart
• My Friends
• My Co-Workers
• My Students

School has commenced and it was so wonderful being bombarded by my students who are now in high school and missing middle school life.  I know they'll adjust, but it's always nice when they stop by and scare all my current 6th graders who just moved up from elementary!  This is for them:

8th graders last year before end of the year field trip!

Back to School

Teachers report back to school today.  What happened to my summer?!  It ended all too quickly.  I'm excited in a way to get back to school and fall back into a routine, but the other part of me would rather lounge like I've been doing.  The great thing about my school is the people.  I look forward to getting back in touch with my co-workers.

I went on three hikes this past week:  Hamama Falls in Kaneohe, Pillboxes in Lanikai, and the Tom Tom Trail by Makapu'u.  Each hike was beautiful, and I had wonderful company.  Here are the Makapu'u pics: