Three Things

1. This year I have a class full of poets. If you remember, several months ago I posted a cinquain about a turkey. Today I post a haiku about a rock. If you're not familiar with haikus, a quick review: A haiku is traditionally a Japanese poem, usually about nature. It consists of three lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables making up each line. Thus, the poem:

ROCKS

Rocks are very hard.

They are awesome in weird ways.

Rocks can make my day.

Love it.

2. I'm a tad bit obsessed with this CD recently:

Honestly, this is partly because the album cover is so cute. Look at it...it's so cute! Currently my favorite song is "Rock of Ages". These lyrics really stood out to me this week:

Not the labor of my hands

Can fulfill Thy law's demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears forever flow,

All for sin could not atone;

Thou must save, and Thou alone.

Humbled and grateful that the Lord saved me.

3. You should read this. :) It's really good.

Time for Tea

Last week I received my very first invitation to afternoon tea. One of my sweet students handed me a formal invitation, and since then I've been looking forward to this special treat!

It was a blessing being able to spend time with this family outside of school. I've had two of the children in my class over the last few years, and I've grown to know and love their mother (and of course, the kids!).

Olivia and her mom spent the morning making delicious cheesecake, hot cross buns, and getting everything ready for their guest. The table was lovely!

This is Olivia's little brother, who often makes guest appearances in my classroom. My students love him, and it's such fun to watch Olivia be a big sister.

I had to get a picture of a random flower...this one was in their beautiful backyard. :)

My first afternoon tea was a lovely experience! I think I might be okay living in England.

Cup of Salvation

A current favorite song of mine, based on Psalm 116.

I love the Lord, for He heard my voice

And answered my cry for mercy

Because He listened to me

I will call upon Him as long as I live

What shall I render to the Giver of life

And who all things are made?

What shall I render to the One who paints the oceans blue -

Jesus Christ?

I will lift up a cup of salvation

Call on the name of the Lord

How do I repay the life that You gave?

I'll call on the name of the Lord

Lift up a cup You have already poured

What kind of rendering is found in this taking

Found in this drinking of love

Love so abundant He meets me in depravity

With one thing to give

What shall I render to the Giver of life

And who all things are made?

What shall I render to the One who paints the oceans blue -

Jesus Christ?

You have delivered my soul from death

My eyes from tears

My feet from stumbling

And I will walk before the Lord

In the land of the living

I will lift up a cup of salvation

Call on the name of the Lord

How do I repay the life that You gave?

I'll call on the name of the Lord

Lift up a cup You have already poured

~Shane & Shane~

Mmmmm...

This is what we do in Miss Cunningham's class. :)