Sharing

Maybe my blog will turn into, "Why my day was great!" I am not sure!

But here is why my day was amazing!

Today I was able to gather around with all my social work friends and share a meal together from my favorite restaurant that I did not have to pay for. The University did a welcome back luncheon! I had an amazing Yoga class that simply cleared my mind and a workout that left my abs sore! I am feeling good that I am a little ahead of the game in school.

What made today marvelous was I was able to meet a dear social work friend at the half way point between our house and delivery her some freshly, just out of the oven, still hot banana! JOY! Then walking back into my apartment to the smell of bread!

Now, I am going to go to my neighbor to see if she is home and offer her some banana bread as well!

Life is good if you look at the little joys!

Lovely Sunday!

Today I had an amazing day that must be shared!




Went for a quick dog walk (I do NOT own a dog but was dog sitting!) this morning before the sun came up! Spent the afternoon hiking in the mountains with great convos with one of my favorite fellow social workers! Took an amazing afternoon nap! Got caught up with some school work so I do not feel overwhelmed! Saw my babies and got a computer hug and kiss from Austin and a close smile from McKenna! They light up soul! Then played a wonderful game of volleyball! Made some marvelous veggie pizza that I am thrived to eat for lunch tomorrow! Finally, cleared out some clutter in my personal life (plate was a little full!)! Now it is off to bed!

Live IN the Moments!

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is My Birthday! What a better post than showing off the students I have worked with over the last 1.5 years! They have brought me so much joy, a little frustration but have improved their skills!


- Grade 2 - Yes, this pictures sums up all their little personalities!



- Grade 3 -


- Grade 3 -


- Grade 1 -

A Thank You!

I want to share with you a sweet and thoughtful letter the woman I work with gave me. I will carry these kind words with me as I continue my career as a social worker and for the times I believe I have not made a change.

“ I was pretty excited in making my first craft doll as a small token of appreciation to my councilor. She is regarded by me of importance and great help. The various topics dealt with were educational and will be of great help for the enhancing of growth and improvement. Thank you for your help Michelle”



As a Thank You and good bye gift she made me a doll (who I believe looks like me, brown hair and sunglasses too big for the face!)! The dress is the Dominican Flag at the top with the liberation colors for the puff at the end. The other item is a mat made out of a rice bag and local fabrics. When she handed it to me she said, “Michelle, this is American and Dominica!” It took me a minute but if you look closer it is a map of Dominica with each parish being a different color and around the edge is red, white and blue fabrics! They were very thoughtful gifts that I will cherish for a life time!

Hiking!

Mary and I decided to go hiking a few Sundays back! I have to say we got a little off the track but we still made it from Point A to Point B! It was a lovely hike and great to spend some time with Mary. I was able to find a guava and grapefruit a long the way which made my day.



The hike took us about 5 hours (with breaks of course!) and we went through about 5 different villages. The views were incredible and I saw some of my students a long the way!

Love

These are my loves, my strength, my joy, my Peace Corps Family!




- Alicia, Myself, Austin, Mary, and Brian-

Change is Love!

-My Beautiful Niece-

For one of my assignments I asked the woman I council to explain her statement “Change comes through love!” Her explanation is extremely insightful and worth a share!

“ Love is god and god is love.
Without love there is no change
Through love comes change because is only love does the change. The power lies in love... Through love a reminder was given to the world so that change would manifest itself to prepare for the new world.
You got to love that body in order to live a healthy life style.
You got to love your work to be satisfied with a fair days work and a fair days pay... to see that all of them is given their fair share of upbringing in society.
Through love changes comes to be beneficial to all the situations. In loving one considers the other as more important than yourself. You do not seek your own interest. “

Just a little food for thought!