The Meaning of my Blog Title
Ok so my more blog-savvy student tells me that it is customary to explain the name of my blog. And hey, of course I must do whatever must be done...
I feel drawn to 2 things in nature - trees and the sea. And i was really torn between the 2 images. But then i remembered that some of my fave quotes were abt trees.
- When i think about God's plans for me I remember Ps 1:3 - that i will be nourished by the waters that God sends to pass over my roots, that i must do God's work in the proper season when it is requird of me & God's promise that i will not wither (Aagh..!)
- When i feel frustrated as a teacher i remember that i am called "to plant trees under whose shade i should not hope to rest".
- when i face tough times, i pray that i will be serene and rest in the Lord (though this is my weak point, really - I am more likely to obsess abt it, call all my friends to complain, cry a lot etc...) and read this verse that hangs in my office cubicle
" May I find serenity
in sun and shadow.
May I bend
with the winds of adversity
yet never break.
May I grow
through all the seasons
of my life
in dignity and grace.
May I reach ever upward
toward the stars."
- Emily Ashton Tipton
So, that's why my blog is called what it is !
2 comments:
hi mommy! i am so proud of you! you set up this blog all by yourself?? and it even looks really nice! and i love it :) thank you for explaining why your blog is called what it is, haha. tree by the stream! i love it.
which student is this and does this student read the blog now too? haha. i miss you, you are still calling on fri even though you called twice this week right??
cos i'll be awayyyy on my retreat over the weekend!
love you:) it has started to rain, oh no. this has never happened at night before.
is it time for an update? and tell me when your blog is ready to be viewed and i will link you and all my friends can benefit from your wisdom as well! haha. btw, check out ning's comment on my blog, it's regarding you!
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