As I embrace this season of transition, I am taking time to reflect on many memories with special people in meaningful places. It is neat to visibly see changes over time, knowing that God has been transforming us through the experiences of the past five years.
Each Thursday this summer will be devoted to a #tbt (Throwback Thursday) post, highlighting various "then and now" comparisons. Enjoy!
Week 2: My Students!
As many of you know, I had the privilege of teaching some of the same students during my five years at BFA. During my first year, I taught a combined 3rd/4th grade class. Those students were this year's 7th and 8th graders. What fun to have taught them throughout these five years! On the last day of school, we recreated our Fall 2010 class photo.
Studying the original photos...
My First Class
Fall 2010, Spring 2013, Spring 2015
Silly pose!
Fall 2010, Spring 2013, Spring 2015
Combined 3rd/4th Grades
Fall 2010, Spring 2015
We have all changed since our first day together! It's easy to see that they've gotten taller, our styles have changed, and even the tree in the background has grown.
With Liz, Spring 2013 to Spring 2015
Sometimes we can't see such tangible evidence of change. From these pictures, it isn't evident how these students have developed in their athletic, musical, and artistic abilities. There are only hints to their personalities and passions. You can't see how they have wrestled with doubts, persevered through difficulties, and embraced opportunities.
Our visible growth testifies to the invisible ways that God is at work in our hearts and our lives - transforming us to be more like Him.
How can you see His transformation in your own life over the past five years?
In what ways are you visibly and "invisibly" different?
Love this post, Heather!
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