So, remember on
Monday when I showed you what I was planning to do throughout the next couple of weeks and during my maternity leave?! It turns out the Lord had something else in mind. I went to do a follow-up MRI on Tuesday, and come to find out I need to have brain surgery to remove the abnormal blood vessels. You can read all about that on my personal blog
HERE. I say all that to say that I am so thankful I was already planning for maternity leave, because now when I go into surgery on Monday, I don’t have to worry about my classroom one bit! It was a hard week trying to get all of the last minute things prepped, talking to my students about not seeing them for a few months, and cramming everything my sub needed to know in ONE day when she shadowed me on Friday. But, I truly feel like God has been helping me prepare so that I could literally leave without any kind of stress!
I do have a few pics from this past week… don’t even know how I found the time to snap any, but I’m glad I did because I won’t be in my home away from home until probably March! That’s so hard to imagine!
We have moved from Addition with regrouping into
Subtraction with regrouping. I tried so hard to engrain this concept into their brains before I left, but they definitely still have some work to do!
And, we are saying these rhymes like CRAZY now. I’m pretty sure I dream in subtraction rhymes!
We also tackled figurative vs literal language skills with Amelia Bedelia. This year I used
Ashley Reed’s Peggy Parish unit, and it was PERFECT in every way! I highly recommend it! You won’t need any other resources for your Amelia Bedelia unit!
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Sending well wishes and prayers your way. Hope all goes well with your surgery. You are a great teacher, and I'm sure everything in the classroom will be just fine with you being away.
xoxo,
Lovely Nina
Praying hard for toal healing through this surgery!! And for baby J to be here as soon as you are well. God has great plans for you!!!
Thoughts and prayers are with you Amy. We will all be praying for you!
Lovie Hall
God bless you Amy, take good care. Will be thinking for you !
Oh my goodness Amy! Bless your heart! I'll be praying for you.
Swimming into Second
God's timing is perfect. Never early, never late. Baby will come when you are well and ready. I'm praying for you, your family, and your health! 🙂
Bren P.
The Teacher Diaries
May you have a speedy recovery and a smooth surgery! HUGS!
Sending prayers your way for you and your soon to be expanding family.
I never thought it would be a person I've never met that would bring me to tears, but you did. I am amazed by your faith. You and your family will be in my prayers
Sending prayers your way!
Lindsey
Lovin’ Kindergarten
Praying!!!
Michelle @ Smitten With First
Sending prayers your way Amy!! Good luck with everything!
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Sending good thoughts your way!
Jenn
Finally in First
Praying that everything goes well!! How sweet of your parent, students, and co-workers! Love all the Grinch ideas too. Thanks!
Jessica
Apples and Papers
Sending prayers your way….
Kristin
Drowning in Paperclips
Sending prayers your way! Also praying for a speedy recovery!
praying for you that you recover smoothly and move straight into mommyhood!
Praying for a speedy recovery and that precious little girl to be home with you soon! (((hugs)))
Cynthia
2nd Grade Pad
Praying for strength and good doctors. And for the adoption. I will miss seeing all of your creative ideas on the blog, but luckily I have some of your great units to get me through!
Valerie
Best of luck to you, Amy! God has a path quite a path for you and has given you the strength and support you need to follow it! I can't wait to hear about your adventures in Mommy-hood! Prayers and thoughts!
Sending well wishes from a big fan in Australia! I am just a blog stalker at the moment but have used soooo many of your resources! My kids know u as ' the awesome teacher from America who makes great things!!' Hahaha 🙂
May you have your little girl in your arms soon as being a mother of two boys myself, I can tell u it is the BEST job in the world!!
That Grinch cake makes me miss decorating cakes:) I just got an itch to do it now!! Thank you!!!
Educating to the Core
There will be angels surrounding you Amy. I don't want to sound weird but I keep seeing you waking up after surgery is over when I pray for you. I just thought you should know that I have seen that same picture in my mind no less than 5 times.
You are a true inspiration. I adore you, your posts, your products, and your internet friendship.
Prayers will continue tonight, throughout tomorrow, and on.
Much Love,
Reagan
Amy,
When I think of you and all that you are going through, I am reminded of Laura Story's song “Blessings”. Your amazing faith is just one of the ways God has used you to touch my heart and the hearts of countless people who are blessed by YOU! I know things are scary right now but God is bigger than all of the storms we face.
You will be on my heart and in my prayers sweet Amy. I pray your little blessing will be here in God's perfect time.
In His Love,
Heather
Heather's Heart
Sending prayers and hugs your way. You are so strong Amy! You are going to have such a sweet reward for all that you do for other in your precious little girl!
Praying for you and your sweet family!
Praying for you sweet girl! God always has a plan. Praying for peace, healing and the joys of motherhood as you begin your journey!
Heidi
My thoughts and prayers are with you! You are an amazing teacher, woman, and I am sure very soon an amazing mother!!! God bless you!!!
Praying for you! Praying that all went well today! Praying that God keeps His hand of protection over your little girl until you can bring her home!!
Blessings~
Stacy
http://www.bigcrazylove.blogspot.com
Sending some love and prayers your way Amy! Your surgery will go great and then you will get to be the mommy you were always meant to be! <3
Sending out prayers and positive thoughts out to you for a speedy recovery.
Stacy
saying a little prayer for you! I hope that everything goes great!!! And I can't wait to see pictures of your little one when she arrives!
Amy,
I have been following you for about a year now. I am praying for your quick recovery and healing. I love your enthusiasm for teaching and creative lessons. I cannot wait to hear about the little one.
God Bless!