Can't Wait to Teach

Hello everyone! Lately I have really been struggling to find a topic to write about, shoot even my Sunday post wasn't going to well. So here I am, thinking about everything in my life and what it has even meant so far.

I may not be that old, 19 just in case you are wondering, but I have been through a whole lot. I mean I am the son of divorced parents, technically they have both been divorced twice; I have 5 brothers and 2 sisters, that are all scattered between households; I dated a girl for just about two years, if you don't count all the break ups; I made mistakes in school, I made mistakes out of school; I cussed and I got mad, I was lustful and full of pride; I lived for myself. Looking back I realize that I lived day by day. It was as if time was just dragging on waiting for something to change, something to knock me down and make me realize that life is about something more than myself. It sure took a while, but it finally happened.

It has been just about a half year since I started regularly attending church, sort of crazy now that I think about it. I feel like it has been longer, it is pretty much my second home now. I am there every day of the week nowadays; I don't mind making the 20 minute drive, getting extra early Sunday mornings, never sleeping in. Why? Honestly, it is because of the children.

I have grown so attached to the children not only that I help teach, but to really all of them. I love the random hugs and high fives, I honestly love it when they jump all over me or try to tackle me. Maybe I am crazy, but so what? I am crazy, sure. There is nothing like making them smile, seeing their faces light up when they learn something new or are just happy to be at church. Shoot, there is nothing like one of them saying that she wants to also pray for me during prayer (Thanks Brianna, you are so sweet). I am a big teddy bear I tell you what. I love that kind of stuff.

I just hope that I have being the role-model they deserve and need. I don't want to just be another person teaching the Bible or supervising them while they are outside, I want to be involved in their lives, I want to know what is going on. I think it is because I know what it is like transitioning from Elementary to Middle School and I know the temptations and the pressures they will soon face. I don't want to see them go down the wrong path, I realize that God has a plan for each of them and I hope that I am part of it. To be someone strong in their life they can trust with anything. I want them to take what I have learned and what I have done in the past and live better. I just want to see them grow up to be the best they can be.

I just pray for each and everyone of them, that they use their talents for good, that they take what they learn and apply it. I pray that they truly listen and understand rather than just hear it. I pray that they realize the true meaning of life isn't about themselves...

The past few weeks, I have sort of taken two under my wing, Da Hoppas! Yes, you read it right, my two buddies Nathan and Noah. The reason is because they remind me a lot of Justin and myself. Why? Well they are so close, being twins and all that is obviously understandable. But they do everything together just like me and Justin. They are so energetic and hilarious and well just darn awesome! I however would like to point out, Jessica, I am not stealing your brothers from you. Please do not hate me! Also, Nathan and Noah, if you ever read this, stop picking on her and listen to your mom and dad. Also, stay off the Dora bikes... Sheesh... Gotta love them, oh and while I am at it, thanks Lisa for those brownies and supper and water and the car ride! Oh And Island, you are the bomb!... Oh and I also look forward to some more board breakin tournaments and baseball! Keep up the good work young grass hoppers.

So I am running out of time and well, words. So this is where my blog comes to a close. I just want to say thank you to all of the kids at church, for just showing up and being willing to learn about God. Thanks for being you all and I can't wait to see you all grow up into wonderful men and women! Love you guys.

#FinallyRealizeTheLoveTeachersHaveForTheirStudents

Wow, I will never do a hash-tag again...

Peace out cubscouts!