TGIF magnified!!!

You know how excited a person can get when they are looking forward to something. Well, that is how I felt about 3:30 this afternoon when the last bell rang. It has been such a long week and I really am looking forward to just some "me" time this weekend. Although I love my job and my students, sometimes it is nice to get home to the peace and quiet of a dog that doesn't bark and a cat that doesn't mew. 90 middle school youngins can sure talk alot-especially when it is a full moon and a Friday! I was thinking today about how much a life can change in 3 months time. At the beginning of the summer, I had a totally different life than I have now. My summer did not turn out at all like I had planned. However, because of a great deal of time spent on my knees asking for help from my Father in Heaven and a wonderful support system of family and friends, I feel stronger mentally and spiritually. One side effect of the trials and tribulations is that I lost weight because of not feeling hungry. I also had time to prepare some healthy meals. I had time to do alot of walking in the evenings. I absolutely love living in town and especially the location I am at. It is so close to the school, the neighborhood is quiet in the evenings and the roads are comfortable to walk on. I have managed to lose 50 pounds through lots of walking, watching my diet and staying busy. I feel healthier than I have in years. I guess it is true that to every horrible trial, there is a silver lining and unexpected blessings.