Today

was the first time I was called Ms. Frank and got paid for it. Although I still feel way too young to be called that, the name has never sounded sweeter. Working in a classroom is something I've wanted to do since... elementary school. My official title is ESL teacher assistant. I will be playing games and singing songs with K-2 babies. For money! Can you believe it?

As I was filling out an information sheet about myself for the front office, I was asked to list out hobbies/interests. I wrote "photography, traveling, and reading novels set in different cultures or countries." As I wrote it, I couldn't help but smile thinking I was going to be working 100% with students who speak French at the dinner table, went to 1st grade in South Korea or call their grandmas "Abuelita." Funny, God.
I get to work with the easily overlooked. the misunderstood. the embarrassed. What an opportunity! At the same time, how overwhelming. I wrote a post during my first weeks of student teaching about similar things. How powerful are my words? actions? How do I love them well-- consistently. not out of my own will, but with the abundance of Christ's love in my own heart? I have a lot to learn, but so ready for it.