janice: today, we're going to make a card for (team member)'s birthday.
cute boy: i don't want to.
janice: why? don't you like receiving cards on your birthday?
cute boy: (grunts and draws a birthday cake with minimal effort)
janice: GREAT! ........
           okay, it's time to finish up. before you leave, i have something to give you.
cute boy: (eyes twinkle at the oreo biscuit)
janice: you can have it after lunch.
cute boy: (receives it, then chucks it to another boy in the class)

........ sometimes i just don't understand.

To tell the truth, these kids make me cry all the time.
I'm not upset because of them,
i care for these kids SO much,
and it just hurts to see them so unhappy.
it's FRUSTRATING to see
them so angry all the time.

God.... i want to stop having to HURT after your heart.
when will they taste the joy you bring?..............


Please pray for Janice:
Peace and perseverance with the children, especially as Christmas approaches.
Trust in God through this bitter season of life.
Joy for when i see myself.
Love for when i see my enemies. iron sharpens iron.
and one more...
Anticipation for my big, blank, 2008.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
acknowledge him in all your ways and he will make your path straight.