A Day in Paradise

I loved field trips as a student. It was filled with so much excitement that no matter where we went, it was FUN just being with friends and classmates. When I started teaching in 1997, I began to look at field trips as something not just fun, but SPECIAL and truly meaningful. As a teacher, it is a chance to see my students in a different light. It is always pure joy to watch them just being kids having fun. When I see the happiness in their smiles, my heart swells. Yesterday's trip was extra special. The bond between parent and child, the laughter and giggles they shared, the cheers, the encouragement each mom and dad gave, the way their eyes lit up with pride  when their little ones crossed those tight ropes and hanging bridges... Wow. These are moments when I feel truly grateful. Not everyone can see what I see through these God given lenses 😊 Thank You, Lord for making me a teacher! 

Field Trip

On our way to Bulacan for our class trip. Looking around, seeing each of my students seated beside their mommy or daddy, fills my heart with a kind of warmth that comes only from the love parents have for their children. Little Kendra Paulie on mommy’s lap, hugging her as she sleeps. Gavin leaning on mommy’s shoulder while watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. Twins Abby and Mica happily exchanging stories and laughter, as their mom watches them with a smile. Dad of Brice taking selfies of him and his son in their seat :) This morning I look at my class not just as students but truly as the little children that they are. Little happy souls, each one special with different needs. 

Today I forget their mischief and academic concerns…. Today I look at them as children who must grow in love. I see them as little flowers that need to be nurtured, not with lessons in Math, English, AP and Filipino…. but with love~ which is what they need most. All these and much more are my heart’s breakfast for today. My heart is definitely full! 

Here are some snapshots of our fun-filled day. You will see wonder in the little children's faces, making me dream of teaching in a place where nature surrounds us... How wonderful it would be for children to learn while enjoying the beauty of God's creation around them!

in the eyes of children, there is always awe and wonder~

making art is more fun when surrounded by the hues from God's palette 

bright smiles to match the different colors

clear, blue skies and greens everywhere~