Week 4

Training myself to read is becoming easier and easier with each week.  I have been getting up every morning and reading my Max Lucado devotional, followed by reading each night with my book, The Help.  The devotions in the morning give me such a great start to my day and also give me material to write about for my other blog.  I have to surrender myself each morning to the Lord.  I have to let go and let God have my day.  Knowing I have no control over the things that happen in my life gives me the peace to get through the day.  Knowing I have all the control to handle the things that happen in my day gives me the opportunity to be a reflection of Him every, single day.  I love that feeling.

Each night, I've been finishing up my nightly routine by reading my book.  I love getting a cup of coffee and snuggling up with this book.  I only allow myself a little at a time so I can continue to read each day.  If I overdo it, I'll become tired the next day.  After a long day with our life, I struggle to keep my eyes open long enough to enjoy the book. 

I have really enjoyed our class readings this week as well.  I thought the chapter was so interesting and helped me to remember the importance of vocabulary in the process of becoming a reader.  Understanding words gives you the foundation to be a comprehensive reader.  I can be honest in saying I had no idea teaching children to read had so many important parts.  It all makes sense and I look forward to using these concepts in the classroom. 

As I go through this journey, I am reminded how much I love to read and how grateful I am that I've been given the opportunity to do so.

Amy