Paths...which one will you take?

Why do hardships come?




Why do people leave?





How come goodbyes come to often?






Well, over the last month, we have had several people who were (are) very important to us leave and go back to America.

First the Martins left.




They were such a sweet and dear couple.




Mrs. Martin was always sharing new ideas and teaching lessons with us. She was never afraid to share her wisdom with us. I appreciated her so much and really hope that I have as much enthusiasm for teaching when I am her age.




Mr. Martin ...how do I explain someone like Mr. Martin? I think that he is really 16 years old! He is so hilarious and so exciting - his enthusiasm is super contagious! He was the best science teacher I think I will ever have had ...and he was the best dancing partner I've ever had too! =)





Then Ruthie Left.




She was the most amazing 20 year old I've ever met!
She was the "best-est" teacher that I have ever watched in action!
Mom, you are amazing too - but you have to be the best because you teach your own kids =)


Ruthie was my insperational teacher - she would always know how to keep the fun in teaching. She was the first teacher here that I taught with. She actually taught me most of what I know about teaching. =) But a really neat thing was that she always gave the glory of her amazing teaching techniques to God.

She was never stressed out or rushing about worrying - she knew that everything that happened was in Gods hands.




She was totally called to Taiwan.
However, it was not for a year.
She knew that God was calling her back to the States. Her parents agreed.
I don't know exactly why she went back, she didn't know all the answers either. But I know that she knows that God is in control no matter what happens.



Ruthie, if you read this post...

<3 I MISS YOU!!! <3

"And we know that God works all things out for the GOOD of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose." -Romans 8:28