Isn't life so great! So last Friday I left work a bit early to help out with a primary activity at the church. I felt a bit awkward @ first because I was basically the only guy teacher/helper there, but it was so fun to help out some of the kids and to see a few kids from our class. One little girl in particular just got the biggest smile on her face when she saw and recognized me. Well worth it.
Today I got session 3 of 5 total Junior Achievement sessions at the elementary school near my work in West Valley City. The first two sessions were a bit rough, but today was great. The classes there are very diverse and you get a sense the kids don't have a lot of external resources from their teacher and normal class room setting. There was one boy who has little earings and "seems" like a potential trouble maker/problem child, but I don't know if I buy it.
As we discussed what an economy is and how companies need each other he offered to answer a difficult question and did very well. After the class he came up to me and gave me one of his treats he just received in class. It meant a lot, not just cause I like chocolate, but because it showed me that he appreciated the opportunity to learn and be recognized in class.
Oh, and while I was walking in I overheard a couple kids ask the teacher, "where's Steve." I go by Steve and not Mr. Morley.
Mandi just got both of her art submissions accepted into the Art show down at University Mall in Orem, UT. I'm very excited for her, although she doesn't always know it, and know she is a great artist. And then...
