Spring and Sun

Hi fam,

I am excited about the sunshine today and I love the Spring time! I definitely haven't done a blog in at least 5 years, so this is cool. I have enjoyed reading about some of your recent events and what goes on in your typical days. Honestly, this really excites me because it makes me feel more connected. As for me right now, I have been filling in at Kokomo High School for the past 2 months. I have taught Physical Education, Substance Abuse, and my favorite has been Adapted P.E. I have students in that class with Downs, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, etc...etc... It has been my biggest challenge, but I always go away smiling because I have pushed them to do their best. Some activities we do together are gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, dance. It brightened my day when Andrew was able to come in and help with this class one day! My P.E. classes have been really interesting. A lot of them were not prepared for a teacher like me that made them do things like run, sit-ups, push ups, taebo, jump rope. I have no clue what they have been used to, but daily I get cussed out, screamed at, and disrespected multiple times. I try to have my management and discipline on top notch, and slowly but surely it has started to get through to these young ladies.

I started coaching at Westfield High School a couple of weeks ago, and absolutely love it. Our first match is next Tuesday against Noblesville, a big rival. On the Westfield front, I applied two days ago for the Elementary School position that is opening up for next year. Please pray that the administrators will see clearly who should be the best person for this position and that I will trust the decision that is made is for the best.

Well, I am absolutely pumped to be going on vacation in a week. Andrew and I need some time to just be free of work and be together! We have very opposite schedules right now with me working mornings and afternoons and him working afternoons and nights. I miss him a ton during the week, but always enjoy the weekend times we share. We have loved taking walks outside with Reggie, hiking, eating out, visiting with family, and growing together. Please pray that we will be able to make some tough decisions regarding next fall (where we should be living) (what jobs we should be taking)

WoW, I wrote a lot more than I was planning, and it is off to Westfield for me now! Hope to hear from all of you soon. I love all of you*~*~

Kristine