Battles

Everyday I am forced to pick my battles. As a teacher sometimes my battles are already choosen for me. I am told what my students may do or what they may not do. I am all about the rules until I don't agree with one. Isn't that true of everyone? However when I don't agree with one I become entagled in a battle with myself. As a role model I have come to the conclusion that I must go with the rules of the "land", also known as the school. Everyday my studnets watch every move I make. I always knew that I was not perfect, but it is amazing how many times I mess up when I am being watched all the time. I must monitor every word, every action, even my thoughts so that they don't accidently come out. I always tell my husband that my life is no longer mine. I am always being watched now. No matter where I go I am liable to see my students. I must live in a way that is always an example to them. If I leave my classroom I tell them not to do anything that I would not do. I want them to see a positive example. Someone who is above the rest.

Because my students are physical bodies I am always reminded that they are watching. But should'nt I always live like my life is not my own. I may not be able to see God watching me, but I need to remeber to always live like the daughter that he would want me to me. I love each role in my life and I do my best to embrace them, but I must put this role first. If I can always be God's daughter first than won't everything else fall into place?

Everytime this song comes on I think about how true it is.

One Life to Love:
He never thought he cared so much about the minute hand
Until he started praying for, a second chance
If he could only do it all again
He'd trade the long nights that he spent behind his desk
For all he missed

He tells his wife, "I wish that this moment in this room was not me dying, but just spending a little time with you."

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...

She never thought she cared so much about those little hands
That held on tight the day she left
Til she was scared to death
Sitting all alone on a hotel bed, the end of the road
The sun had set on her big plans
To feel young again

She picks up the phone, dials the number, hears that little voice
That's haunted every single mile, since she made that choice

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...

You only get just one time around
Only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
One ride, one try, one life...
To love...
To love...


What Could Be Better:
I’ve heard it said today
Is all we’re given
Tomorrow may not come
So you better start living
I guess it all depends
On your point of view

Pardon me if I
Just don’t listen
To everything the world
Say’s I’m missing
There’s nothing here and now
I’m gonna hold on to

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better

If home is where the heart is then I’m in Heaven
It’s the promise of tomorrow
That I’ve been given
Who is waiting there I am living for

He’s everything I love
And I believe in
And I can hardly wait
Just to see Him
And hear Him say well done
I couldn’t ask for more

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better

Life is full of ups and downs
Inside outs, round and rounds
Can’t blame me for dreaming about it

I’m living in the days ahead
I’m already dancing on the streets of gold
Can’t stop celebrating in my soul
I’m living in the days ahead
Nothing on earth could ever compare
Can’t wait for the day when I get there
When I see Jesus face to face
Tell me what could be better
Tell me what could be better


I only get one time around, may I make the best of it so that I may change my family tree....