2 Corinthains 5:17 and A Candle Holder

Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.                           
                                                                                                ~2 Corinthians 5:17

Tonight I write while I am sitting home with my husband, who just had knee surgery.  It's fairly quiet as he is still sleeping off the anesthesia.  I got to thinking...my life has gone through big changes lately.  The biggest being a new job.  It's hard to believe that I am in my ninth year of teaching.  I've spent the last 8 years building colleague relationships and friendships with teachers in Jenison.  I think about those friendships and miss everyone there more than they think.

My new endeavor keeps me in preschool, but moves me to Kenowa Hills Public Schools.  Here I am creating new friendships and colleague relationships.  So far, I have been blessed with a warm reception and feel like the KHECC is a great place to be and will evolve as our staff bond is strengthened.  

Each person with whom I have worked in the education field, at the beginning of my career and presently, have had an impact on my attitudes, work ethic, knowledge, and overall teaching experience.  It is fun to take a look at myself as I teach and say to myself, "I remember learning that from _____." or "_____ used to do it this way."  Thanks to everyone who has been there for me in anyway along my career.  The several children that I babysat for, Robbin's Nest Daycare, West Side Christian  School, Eastern Elementary in Grand Rapids, Jenison Public Schools, the staff at Camp O'Malley, the staff of Indian Trails Camp, and the staff of Kenowa Hills Public Schools.  I appreciate you.  "May the Lord bless you and keep you.  May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.  May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace." ~ Numbers 6:24

I chose this candle holder to highlight on this post because it was in use at my house the night of a bonfire at my house.  The only problem was the RAIN!  I had invited colleagues from Jenison and the entire staff of the KHECC and it rained.  A few people stopped by for a memorable evening inside.  It was fun to see this and the matching Daisy Trio both displayed in my home. 

It looks nice unlit, but when lit it looks like they are twinkling on and off as the tealights flicker.