I really love my job. Like seriously, I can hardly express my excitement to go to work each morning. I love my students so much, and I’m so fortunate to be at a school where I can invite students over for pico and chips. Mexican food and students are two of my favorite things on the planet. I had a couple really wonderful interactions this week – more than a couple – that have encouraged me that despite my physical struggles, I’m where I’m supposed to be and doing what I’m supposed to do.
I’ve also had a couple opportunities to identify physical improvements that have been really encouraging. My walking has significantly improved over the last several months, and I’ve been delighted each time a colleague or students comments on the speed or quality of my steps. I’m in a position where it’s difficult to see the gradual improvements, but I know for a fact that the walking I’m capable of now is drastically improved from six months ago.
Each day is a little bit better, and I’m certainly never going to complain about that. Instead, I’ll keep asking for everything, as always, in my recovery. I want to be the best teacher possible, and I’m convinced that less distractions with my physical abilities will improve my teaching. I’ve already noticed that over the last couple months post-Botox injections. I’m a better teacher not having to worry about bladder spasms and the complications that come along with that. I’m grateful for that change, and I’ll keep working to do my job to the best of my ability.
Today that means extra time researching eschatology after tea with a student and some PT exercises. Tomorrow will have a similar combination of addressing physical needs and the needs of my students in order to be the best educator and Jesus follower. This week we’re wrapping up our systematic theology unit talking about the end of the world, and I know that how I live this week can impact what I hear at the end of the world. I’m looking forward to a, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” That’s the best job – servant of the King – and I love being able to do it every day.
