August 23, 2006
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Beggin’ ya’lls pardon…
Oh, dear me, my apologies… Some people have commented on my site, and by their content I understood that I must’ve come across as though I’m barely hanging on down here in the South! I didn’t mean to come across as though I need to dry the tears every time I step out the door. I just thought it was a great quote – that’s all.
But thanks to ya’ll for your encouragement. At least I feel loved even if I’m homesick. 
And just for the record, I’m proud to say that I’m finally beginning to understand this dialect without needing them to repeat various times… It really is charming, this Southern accent.
School has officially begun! It feels quite, um, might I say strange? to be called “Miss Clarita” by these polite Southerners, and to be a real-live teacher. Oooooooo, I was scared the first day. Still am, I might add. It feels like such a huge responsibility. Not merely the teaching part, but also the influential aspect. I told my husband if I didn’t know the Lord let us here there’s no way I could’ve done this.
I am so thankful for the opportunity though… I think it’s going to be something that I really enjoy, and I’m glad for something like this to pour my heart into.
I’m learning that the Lord’s faithfulness can be trusted…
Comments (8)
clarita,I loved the chat we had! Thanks for sharing ,it was encouraging to hear your heart. And blessings to you as you begin the new adventure- I know you make a wonderful “teacher team”!! Do the children have any idea how lucky they are? love…
So you like the South?? Good. I am a southern girl.
I’m thinking Shirleen has told me a little about you.
And I certainly agree with all you said!
My hubby knows your hubby so theres the connection! caint say I know ya but I come from Lanc. Welcome to the south, theres alot more other “misplaced” yankees floatin around down here than you think. Sometimes it was/is easier for me to reach out than let people reach me, that feeling of letting go of what I loved and afraid it may replace it, seven years later – it doesn’t, can’t and probably never will, I’d never want it too. It’s not letting go of what you had, but embracing what you have – two different “worlds” and families along with it. Change hurts, there no way around it, maybe it’s just the growing pains. Be encouraged, you are in the center of Gods will, what an awesome place to be. Have a wonderful day! wish you both the best in teaching school. ~ Jan
Thanks so much for your comment. Hope the south is treating you well. I love GA and miss the whole southern accent, and I love the way you started your post – “beggin ya’ll’s pardon”. Sounding good, just keep it up. I love your sis – she is a treasure whom I have loved learning to know. Blessings to ya, and keep serving our Saviour.
awww chloeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i acually saw you before i died of lack-of-sisters-hugs-desease! …so awesome seeing you again
thanx for the comment clarita!! so sad u missed the wedding…barkman weddings arent the same without you. snif. are you gonna come up for geneva’s wedding? everyone misses you…adios.
to quote shakespeare:
“ah me, parting is such sweet sorrow!
then let us say goodbye until it be the morrow!”
sweet sorrow? more like… just sorrow.
i think it’s time for you to come home now………………………