Beautiful

Recently my wife posted something on her blog that blew me away...check it out if you're intriged hannahgray.net....it's titled "beautiful".

As I was reading this post from my wife I was reminded that I still don't do enough for her as her husband. She deserves the VERY best in every area of her life, and I'm going to try my best for the rest of my life trying to make sure she gets it.

Truth is I don't deserve my wife.....she is the most amazing woman I've ever met, and I'm an average husband at best, that's partly why I pray so much.....I'm thanking Jesus for giving her to me!

I love my wife more than I could ever explain.....read her post and you'll understand.

-klock

sweet saturday!

This is the first Saturday I started my new job teaching 4th grade.......I'm going to appreciate the weekends A LOT more these days!

not bad...

So I started teaching in the classroom for the first time this week. I will have to be truthful in the sense that I was worried out of my mind about having my only class, but now that I've been through two days it's not actually as bad as I thought.

I really feel that I'm right where God wants me to be....If I had to choose I would still be teaching PE, but I'm not unhappy teaching 4th grade.

As soon I found out that I was being moved from PE last school year I made my mind up, and told God that I would do whatever He wanted without complaining.....so far I've kept my word, and I truly believe that He is blessing me for doing so.

My class is AWESOME. The kids I have are really well behaved, and I don't really have many discipline problems at all. Usually when you are the new guy in the school they stick you with all the bad kids, but I can honestly say that I love my class.

Funny moment of the day was when one girl from another class asked me if I was married.....I think she was trying to pick me up ;-) I was about to take my tray to the trash when her teacher told me I should let the girl take it for me just to see how she would react. Poor little girl didn't know what to think when I called her over. When she came back to the table all her little friends just giggled and looked over my way.

Not only do I love my class, but I really love my school! Everyone is SO nice, and always seem interested in how I'm doing.....thank you Jesus for placing me in such a great place!

I stress about my job a lot more these days, but to tell you the truth....I'm ok with that.


-Klock

before Sunday thoughts

I would just like to first mention that my bro Matthew has started a blog, and if you're a constant blog reader check him out.......matthewbayliff.blogspot.com ......I love this guy!

Ok, back to my thoughts......Every Saturday night I like to think about what I have done throughout the week. This week has been pretty eventful......here's just some of what I did this week:
-started back working again (at new school)
-started STRESSING about starting school, and teaching in the classroom!
-football practice/scrimmage/Kickoff Classic
-band practice (every thurs night)
-worked A LOT in my classroom, but STILL have a LONG way to go!
-hung out with G and Han in between all the madness.
-cut mine and my neighbor's grass.

Now, did you see anything that mentioned my sharing my faith with anyone/bible study/prayer time???? Let me help you answer that question....NO!!!! I thank God so much ALL the time that he would consider me worthy of the calling that He has placed on my life, bc when the rubber meets the road I SUCK at being one of His children!

If I had to describe myself with one word it would be "inconsistent". I am so bad about skipping days of my quiet time with God, but you know I keep reminding myself that even if I read my bible every day/all day and prayed all the time, I would still be a piece of CRAP not worthy of the blessings that Christ lays upon me. The important thing is that I know I'm a slacker, but what's even better than that is the fact that God loves me no matter what!

Although this doesn't give me the "get out of slack free" card. I need to step up and I thank God that He reminds me of that everyday. God is SO good even when I fail. Have you ever wondered this; What if God treated you like you treat Him?.......that makes me want to get on my face and repent!

What do you think?

-klock

need some prayer please!

If you're one of the few people that actually read this blog I would REALLY appreciate it if you pray for me during the next few weeks.

This year will be my first year teaching in the classroom, and I have A LOT of work to do before my students come back on the 24th. I don't get worked up about much in life, but lately I have been extremely overwhelmed!

There is no doubt in my mind or heart that God won't see me through this school year, but I could DEF use some of my peeps praying me up.

I appreciate EVERY one of you that reads this blog!

-klock

A good day!

Yesterday was awesome! Started out the day with some great worship at The Rock....well actually started out the day setting up for worship @ 5:30.....would love to have you join me! (hint hint..) While I'm talking about set up let me mention that we have some of the BEST volunteers in the world at The Rock! I only handle getting together setup and teardown crews, but let me tell you those guys NEVER drop the ball, without them our church would not happen.

I'm sure these guys, in fact I know, they would love to have a break from time to time from their duties. If you are interested in helping out in one of these areas please feel free to contact me. If you're a morning person, or you just don't want to stay after church, setup is probably best for you. Then on the flip side, if you struggle to roll out of bed before daybreak teardown will suit you best. It would probably be best for you just to leave me a comment rather than email me....I don't keep up with my email very well unless it's my school address.

Ok, back to yesterday. Not only did we have a great time of worship in the am yesterday, but we had the opportunity to see some hardcore peeps show off their love for Christ by being baptized in the Atlantic....it was incredible! I got the priviledge to help out in the water, and let me tell you it was amazing. I saw smiling faces, hugs, and tears of joy.

I will have to say that the only thing I didn't like about yesterday is that we didn't have Katalyst. Props to the ones that showed up at the beach. I LOVE hangin with all those kids, they are all amazing in their own special way. Look for HUGE things to come from this group!

I wrapped up the day with some Nathan's hot dogs fresh off the grill with friends. If you've never had a Nathan's hot dog you are DEF missing out! They are the best.

I'll leave you with my favorite quote from yesterday: "Klock, are you high?"...that was @ 6am....I'm a morning person ;-)

-Klock

random thoughts

- I love having my head shaved!
- being a high school football coach is hard work.
- I look forward to thurs night band prac every week.
- I dread starting school.
- I have the best wife ever;-)
- really want a new tat, but can't afford to get one right now.
- Gray is the cutest kid on the planet...sorry to everyone else with kids, but it's true!
- my house is a wreck right now.
- need another golf outing real soon!
- el cerro has the nicest bathrooms
- I miss my bro back home
- Did I mention I have the best wife ever???
- props to Shaftesbury Glen for winning best course of the year for the Grand Strand!
-my buddy Ben works there
-he's the man!
-his wife's cool too!
- I know he'll prob read this, so.......Ben we need to hang soon my friend.
- First football scrimmage is tomorrow night @Georgetown, come cheer on the Tigers!
- Hope this weekend lasts FOREVER!!!!!
- I need more men to man up and sign up for set up and teardown duties at The Rock.
- worked out today, and realilzed that I'm SOOOO weak!
-depressed bc I'm so weak.
-looking for an electric "open" sign and traffic light for my classroom this year.....hit me up if you know where I can get one, or if you just want to give me one ;-)
- I just realized that the past two nights I've sat on the couch on the computer while my wife sits across from me on her computer.......time for some HOTT dates.
- NOTHING is impossible for God......remember that if you're struggling with making a tough decision........just bc it doesn't seem possible here on earth, doesn't mean God won't hold you up.
- I need to shower before bed, but I don't think I'll make it that far before crashing.
- DO NOT buy a VW Jetta......they SUCK! Although if you're looking for a black 02 turbo hit me up.
- I'm out

klock