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My Surprise/Unexpected GST - Day 34

1.  A surprise birthday party, quite surprising 13 days before my birthday :)  I felt so loved and special tonight!  Thanks everyone, especially Joanna and Stacey and Melissa for putting this together!  You guys are awesome - love you!!!

2.  A surprising amount of energy during the day - I had a spring in my step and silliness all over my face through the school day.  Warmer weather and the sun really do change your outlook on life!

3.  A surprising lack of outer attire for the day.  Coats and scarves were not even necessary for most of the day!

4.  A surprise gift - one of my Korean students, Hansam (almost said like handsome, but not quite),  brought me lead for my Korean mechanical pencil.  I've teased them before about bringing it for me and he did today -  in a little flowery-pink bag! lol ...  it was so cute!

5.  A surprisingly well behaved student!  One of my new students has really been pushing the limits and testing me - however, today this particular student behaved so well!  It was so wonderful!!  

AND one more ...  God gave me some really good talks throughout the day with various friends .... He is so good and has blessed me with wonderful people here!  
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  1. AnonymousApril 4, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I love today's post! I enjoyed the theme of surprises and seeing God's grace in your Friday. Love ya!!
    -Laura

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