Have you ever seen the movie Edward Scissohands? It’s a 1990 movie starring Johnny Depp, if not pause right now and go Google it so you can understand the image I am trying to give you then clear your schedule because you got yourself a new item on your to do list: watch Edward Scissorhands! Any way I was having a bit of a rough week and Thursday morning I was talking to God about all my frustrations and I was trying to find the words to describe how it was that I felt (I am really into painting my emotions into pictures) and I just couldn’t do it this time. With my frustrations boiling over it finally hit me I felt like Edward Scissorhand! Everything I touched seemed to get a little worse and my intentions were certainly not that I just couldn’t help it. It was such a relief to finally get that out there and from there I was able to say to God that I needed Him to help me that I wanted to serve Him. That day was the best day ever! One of my students who has really been struggling had a huge break through with me, the light bulb went on and I could see that she got it! It was so awesome, one of those that is why I am here moments, it felt so good. It was defiantly a great reminder that success is not something we can measure, but only God alone can truly make the call on what is worth it.
I took Friday and Saturday off this week to have a little bit of a vacation. On Friday I got my hair done, it was intense. Going to get my hair done is something I absolutely love; not speaking any Spanish put a lot of fear into this. I had seen some of the hair styles this friend of a friend did and they were AMAZING and I deemed him worthy and I put complete trust and told him he has creative control over my hair. I like what he did with it! When he cut my hair we had a spanglish argument over the length that frightened me and I almost made him put the scissors down while we discussed it. All in all it was a very relaxing day. On Saturday I went for a rather long run and it was really nice to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and 70* weather. I did get bored this weekend which was my goal, I am just so go go go all the time I needed some time with no plans and I feel refreshed.
Haiti update: Two people from my school collected money and bought $1000 worth of food for friends who own an orphanage in Haiti that ran completely out of food. They woke up really early on Sunday so that they would get it before a meal was skipped. It was really inspiring to see one of my students come back from helping them shop. The school I work for is still looking into the best way we can be of help.
I am excited for this week, rest has done me good, but I am afraid it has made me a lazy blogger. I miss you guys!
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Your hair is rock star quality.
Your spirit is inspiring.
Your honesty about your struggles resonates.
I am so glad that I know you.
Bomb movie, good to hear your still kicking. Oh and there is another aspect to the scissor hands deal he could cut shrubbery like no other. Apparently you can turn light bulbs on. Similarity? I think yes.