what a nice boy

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a ball of anger in her belly. this ball was so big and radioactive that it made her sick. all kinds of sick; her heart hurt, her mind hurt, her head hurt, her toes hurt, even her fingers and her earlobes hurt. this little girl also had a very big heart, but the radioactive ball sent out poisons that kept everything from working properly, especially her heart. So she didn't know how to love the way she was made to love, she didn't know how to be happy and trust when someone loved her.

The little girl wasn't born with the ball in her belly. It grew and grew from everytime the little girl was afraid of something and she buried that fear deep inside of her. For a long time, there was nobody to help the little girl to see that she didn't need to be afraid or sad or angry. because everyone around her had their own fears and balls of anger to deal with. Until one day, a kind boy was passing by the little girl's yard and he told her something nobody had ever told her before. That there's no need to fear! He said God's love is stronger, more resilient than any poison, his light can cut through any darkness. he can take that anger, fear, and sadness from you and make you like you never had it. You can be a new person, all you have to do is rest in God. Trust in him for everything.
Isaiah 50:10 Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the Lord and stay upon his God.

Last JUMP tutouring session today

Today is the last session of JUMP Math for the year. It's a special one, with older students getting ready to go into High School. I am so nervous, and so excited. I believe this is going to be quite challenging. But I'm so enthusiastic about this program, I really believe in what they're doing. John Mighton, the founder, wrote this book called "The Myth of Ability" that basically says, that there is no such thing as an Un-Math brain. Every child can be talented in math, and no child should ever be made to feel untalented. It just requires patience and a new approach... teach them to follow the steps. Don't let them guess. Give them praise for their successes.

I haven't read the book. but I plan to, over the summer. I'm getting a new, real job soon. i sure do hope, i'll still be able to do tutoring in the fall.

gotta go get ready to go. I'll let you know how it goes!