denisebalog…Grace filled devotionals.
The beauty of Jesus illuminated in Scripture, Photography, Poems and the Hebrew Alphabet Word Pictures
“Good bye from here.
It’s been a year,
To sing a song and
Shed a tear.
We wish you well,
Our hearts do tell.
We send you off,
“It’s been swell!
Good bye our friends and
Little ones.
We send our love and
Joy along.
“Enjoy your days!”
Our hearts do say.
As we stand again,
For one last wave.”
Poem by denisebalog©
“The blonde of curl
Is in her hair.
She runs with flight;
Steps soar the air.
She’ll reach for stars;
Her future bright.
Pre-K in motion,
Pink boots and tights!”
poem by denisebalog
photo credit by: LM2016
The last one to share. This essay really touched my heart. I pray you have been blessed reading the thoughts and hearts of fifth grade children.
“Romantic love to me means: someone who you care enough for that you’d do anything for and they care enough for you to do the same thing, or family. As some people like to call it, that is what I call romantic love is: never wanting to be away from one certain person, that’s what romantic love is to some people.
To all romantic love is the thing that bonds people together. To some it is hope, it is the thing that everybody needs, without it, we’d be lost, we would be emotionless robots.”
Written by a Fifth grade boy in a single parent house.
“You might think Romantic Love is mushy and gross but im shure when you get older you will be interested.
Take your perents as an example my perents have been maired for about 15 years. You have to have a bond with someone. Its not about how cute they are its about what you like about him or her. If I was looking for a guy I would want someone who is helpful, smart, sweet, loyal, honest, understanding and sporty.
Some people have been mairied for 75 they ate at the same table and sleep in the same bed. They love each other a lot. They have a bond.”
Written by a Fifth grade girl in a two parent house.
Hearts and Love fill the air in Elementary this week. I would like to share a few “Writing Prompts” written by Fifth grade students. Generally in the age of eleven, about to turn twelve this year.
Their words describing “Romantic Love” touched my heart. When reading, please keep in mind, only one is written from a child’s view who has both father and mother continuously in their house and lives; each articulated “romantic love” beautifully. Proud of each of them:)
Romantic Love – Writing Prompt #1
“What I think love is about. This is going to be based on my grandmother and grandfather they have been married for forty-six years that’s a long time to me. They also are bestfriends. They love each other. Always helpful to each other. They still hold hands. They have strong feelings for each other. That is what I think love is about.”
Written by a Fifth Grade boy in a single parent household.
We don’t often get snow in Oklahoma.
As I looked
I couldn’t not help but be reminded
of the Red Cardinals of Elementary:)
Second grade students,
(About 7 to 8 year’s old)
painting the red of their hearts
on the wings of the Cardinal bird.
Yep, we got snow Abby girl,
let’s go out and play!!
Hurray!!!
Don’t forget to put out the cookies!
Merry Christmas!!
After a full day of activities,
and wearing
warm fleecy pajamas,
on P.J. day at school,
(as we were preparing to
pack up to leave for the year),
the principal’s granddaughter
stepping outside
into the cool of the air
exclaimed,
“Mimi, I’m “warming off!”
“Mimi, I’m warming off!”
Mrs. J. and I
stopped.
Thought about what
Rainee said, and
“giggled with joy”
as children!
I am always amazed
at a child’s “point of view!”
Reminding me once again,
of Jesus’ words to
“become like children.” Matthew 18:2
God’s view doesn’t see things the way we do.
Who’s to say she’s not “warming off?”
When you think about,
Isn’t that what she’s really doing?
“For MY thoughts are not your
Thoughts,
Neither are your ways
My ways,
Declares the LORD”
Isaiah 55:8 (ESV)
“School is almost over.
The semester nearly done.
After tonight’s
Christmas program,
we’ll be down to one!”
poem by denisebalog
Friendship…was the “word”
for the day in our morning
announcements.
– Friend and ship –
We sail this life together.
These boys have it
“arms round!”
“…a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV)
In the embrace of a morning hug,
on her daily stop into the Elementary office,
the ten year old sister,
of one of our first grade boys,
report her brother’s
recent dental surgery experience.
When I asked how Cody was doing,
after having an ill position tooth removed,
Lillee, enthusiastically
repeated brother’s story.
“Sissy, having surgery is awesome!
You get to have all the yogurt,
macaroni and cheese
and ice cream you can eat!”
Oh, to have Cody’s
“awesome” response!
When life
gets to “pulling out”
something unexpected,
may we react
with the same youthful
enthusiasm!
Turning ALL our
“Extractions” into
an Awesome Smiles!
Disclaimer:
The names have been changed to protect the innocent!
An incident ensued in the Elementary bathroom.
Two students were brought to the
Principal’s office for questioning.
Conflicting stories were given
by both eight year old girls.
The Principal requested another girl
from the Second grade to come
to the Office concerning
the “horse play.”
Over the intercom to the classroom,
the Second grade teacher was asked
to send her student to the Office.
Not knowing the circumstances of the request,
the reluctant child walked towards the Office
unsure if she was facing pending doom
from the unexpected summons.
Miss Cheryl, the teacher assistance on duty,
attempted to assure the hesitant girl
she was NOT in trouble.
“Shelby, Mrs. Ryan
just wants to ask you a few questions.”
Shelby, relieved at hearing
this unexpected good news,
enthusiastically
threw her jubilant hands
up into the air
loudly exclaiming,
“Questions I can handle! Trouble No!”
Spoken with the truth of a child!
Isn’t this how we all feel on any given day!
Questions yes, trouble no!
Thank you for the “Hug” Shelby,
you made us laugh
in the most elementary way!
Disclaimer:
The names have been changed to protect the innocent!
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