Life won't slow down so you better keep up

The summer has been full with a trip to Kansas City, Mo, Washington, DC, and Orange Beach... working out at the Y, teaching MAC classes at school, and just being at home. I have reconnected with one of my old and dear friends, and just relax. I just can't believe it is over.

I have decided to look for another church. I like FBC, but I feel at times, it is just an extention of school. I need a place where I am Rebecca and not Miss Helms. Where I can worship, serve, grow, and connect. Who knows where I will end up!

So that is what is going on...

Time Flies....

And so... the end of the 2nd semester of this school year is speeding towards us... or us towards it... not sure which! So much has happend, yet not happend. Nothing really exciting in life at the moment, just ready for a break and summer. I am going to Kansas City, MO this summer for the National Forensics Competition and then making a little side trip to DC. Which of course is one of my favorite places! I plan to enjoy the summer and rejuvenate for next year. I will be altering my teaching schedule next year.... just a little. Still teaching 10th grade Bible and High School Forensics, but now Middle School Public Speaking will be in 7th grade and I will be teaching an Intro to Forensics class for 1 semester to 8th grade as an elective. Of course, I am also Trinity Student YMCA advisor... so the schedule will continue to be full! But it should be a fun year!
Oh... my best friend for High School is moving back to Montgomery! I am pretty excited about that! She has twin boys that are adorable. I cannot wait to spend time with that precious family.

Lilly turned 1 year on Easter. She is fun to have around.... and just a funny dog!
So that is life at the moment. 12 days until exams and the savages are restless!

I am so behind I am meeting myself coming!

So, I have not updated this entire semester. And what a semester it has been.....

Lilly is growing and has gotten HUGE! But she is a good puppy....

My 8th grade Public Speaking class has been fabulous! They are amazing and I have really enjoyed getting to know them! Over all, my bible class has been dynamic.

My Forensics students are doing pretty well, but I wish they would put in a little more effort so they could make a name for themselves.

Student Y is going alright... we need a little more organization... but it being "student led" they have to learn to step up!

Haden Ellis served as Judge at Youth Judicial!

They did, however, make top 2 and 3 defense teams at Youth Judicial!

The 3rd place defense team in the state!

Sheldon Martin, Lisa Marie Morgan, Davis Vaughn, Lucy Jackson, Lauren Wallace, and Helen Brown.

This semester also brought some sadness. One of our 8th graders took his own life on Oct. 26th. When a life is gone a hole is left..... I continually pray for his family. God is giving me so many opportunities to minister from this situation. I pray that He moves me out of the way and He is seen instead. I will be speaking in March at a girls conference called COMPLETE at Heritage Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL about how to be a Godly young woman and use facebook, texting, and technology appropriately.

I am teaching college Sunday school at FBC Montgomery and co-lead a 7th grade small group... these girls are dynamic!

The Holidays are upon us. Exams begin tomorrow! YAY for 2 weeks off!!!

Crazy busy!

Have I really not posted since April! Life went into fast forward toward the end of the school year and through the summer. School is back in session and it is a great year so far. I hope the rest of the year goes just as well. I will post more later... just wanted to touch base!

Ressurection Day

This year Passover and Easter have fallen at the same time. Even though these are 2 different holidays... one came from the existence of the other. It was the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples prior to the crucifixion. It was Easter that occurred 3 days later when they could not keep Christ in the tomb. So... both holidays are vitally important to Christians of Today. Many times we forget that Jesus was Jewish. He celebrated all the Jewish holidays and festivals throughout his life. He upheld the law... until it conflicted with his mission from His father.... So how do we celebrate both.... they should be celebrated in light of, because we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. It is Passover that is celebrated to remember Moses bringing the Israelites out of slavery.... It is Easter that is celebrated to rejoice in Christ dying to bring us out of our slavery to sin, so that we might have eternal life. What an awe inspiring event... so many times I am at a loss for words when it comes to the idea that Christ died for me..... even though he didn't have to... even though I deserve the cross, HE took MY place, so that I may live. Oh how humbling.... Thanks cannot express what I feel when I take into account my unworthiness for eternal life. Gratitude can't even begin to express what I am feeling.... I really have no words... I just stand in awe of my Saviour, my Lord, My life giver.....
May I remember tomorrow and every day after that .... without HIM, I am nothing...

not enough time....

there is a lot going on inside the mind right now... I have a lot to say... but no time... be waiting for an update in the near future!

Spring Break and other thoughts

So... this week was Spring Break! It was a relaxing week. I was suppose to go to Georgia, but didn't. Which, it all turned out for the best because I went with my mom to Louisville, AL to a funeral of a dear friend of the family, which was an all day event on Tuesday. The rest of the week I have done whatever I pleased. A glimpse into the summer I think. Even though I do need some sort of money making venture this summer... it would be nice to pay some bills off and get back to normal. Instead of living pay check to pay check, since I depleted my savings.

This week has been a texting week as well. My students, spending Spring Break in Various parts of the country, sent me text messages.... And I got to thinking. Texting is an interesting invention. You can have a conversation with someone and never really have a conversation. You are connected at all times, but not really. Your conversations never really end, because as thoughts come into your head... you type them and send them over the airwaves. It is a personally impersonal way to communicate. Yet, people call this sort of communication "talking". It really cracks me up! Because you aren't talking, you are having conversation in the simplest form.... yet it isn't interaction.

I can't believe it is only 8 weeks until exams. This year has flown by! And I have SO much to do in the semester!!!!! I won't be at school any Friday in April!!! The 1st Friday is Youth Legislature, the 2nd is Easter (Good Friday), the 3rd - I am taking my personal day and finally going to Georgia, and the 4th we have State Congress for Forensics!!!! So, really, I only have 1 weekend free in April, and it is Easter Weekend. It will be a whirlwind of a month... and then May comes!!!! Exams start the 15th... we are finished at school on the 21st... and hopefully my room is cleaned by then, and I don't have to return until the beginning of August.

I am enjoying my life at the moment... sometimes I have some empty parts that I would like to fill in the near future.... but we will see what God has in store!

Well, I am wasting my last weekday of Spring Break away, in front of the computer! Go enjoy the sunshine!