Is It Day 27 Already??

I can't believe we're already to the end of the month! This month has been crazy busy with homecoming, parent-teacher conferences, and all the other things that keep teachers busy. With that said, I'm sad that the Blogtember Challenge is coming to a close and only linked up a couple of times. I think I am going to continue to use Bailey's prompts, I've started several of them, but didn't get the time to finish and edit them. 

Now for the real reason you're here...

Day 27: My Etsy Wishlist

I dont use Etsy much, but I thought I would share one item I ran across this week and one that I purchased several weeks ago. 

First of all, let me say that I'm not usually someone who is up to date with all the newest celebrity talk and can be found obsessing over Kim Kardashian's latest feud. I couldn't care less about Hollywood drama besides the fact that I do not envy their job and at the same time I admire them for putting themselves in the limelight. 

Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite celebrities and I think of her as one of the good celebrities. She obviously has got the 'effortlessly chic' style, but more importantly, her life off-screen modeled what we strive to live like. She cared for others and their well-being, her heart for others was apparent in how she lived her life, she respected everyone and handled situations with grace and gave second chances. That is how I want to live and as I was going through homecoming week at work and the kiddos were feeling the excitement of it all, I wanted something to remind me (and them) about how we treat one another. 

Insert this quote from Audrey. 

It reminded me to stay optimistic about my students and even though they make some choices I wish they wouldn't, the way I react reflects my heart. I can choose to lovingly correct them without drawing negative attention to them. It also encouraged me to press on even when I don't feel like I can. I am never alone. Even on the days I write four office referrals and take cell phones from kids. It breaks my heart to do it, but in those moments of feeling like the bad guy, I am not alone. There are other teachers battling the same things and more importantly, my Heavenly Father is always with me. His spirit lives inside me and I can either live by that spirit or choose to discipline my students the way I want. But no matter which one I choose, I am not alone in my classroom and His grace covers my sins. Thank you Jesus!

You can find the wall decal here on Etsy.

The final item on my Etsy list is the Wholeheartedly Devo by Natalie Metrejean.

I bought it this summer and have been slowly but surely working through it. I will be completely honest and say I was nervous about buying it and even more nervous about sharing with the world the fact that I'm using it. But it is so much more than the typical 'do this and that' as you wait or before you settle down with someone. It shares wisdom for you while you wait and the faith this requires. 

If you're single and struggling and need some encouragement, this devo is for you. Check it out here!