From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story that says, "I survived."
- Craig Scott
What a wonderful Valentine's Day! I'm sure from the introduction of this post, it might make you think otherwise. I never thought I would actually have a valentine this year, let alone in Indonesia (unless you count my students but you know they just feel obligated).
But boy was I in for a surprise! I wasn't feeling the love after scolding a 5th grade student (and missing half of my lunch) until I came downstairs to the teacher workroom and saw a dozen roses, a box of chocolates and the sweetest card delivered from Ryan (who I may mention is currently living in the states). He is amazing and I am so blessed to have him in my life. For those of you who were there for me that horrible summer of 2008, you know what I went through as I watched my whole life just crumble in front of my very own eyes. I convinced myself that I would never be a sucker for love again.. until I met Ryan who ultimately became one of my best friends during my last two years in Knoxville. :)
Twelve roses to represent how twelve months ago Ryan had made a phone call to me while I was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the UNI Overseas Teaching Job Fair. I was in my hotel room, stressed beyond belief, trying to decide which country I would live in for the next two years in less than 24 hours. One ignored phone call and a year later, I find out that he actually had intentions of asking me out for Valentine's Day.. but I didn't even give him an opportunity to do so. And yet, here we are. Now that's some serious patience!
Miss all of ya'll back home! Hopefully your day was spent well with the ones you love!
xoxo amber
- Craig Scott
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| A year later and I FINALLY get to call him mine! |
But boy was I in for a surprise! I wasn't feeling the love after scolding a 5th grade student (and missing half of my lunch) until I came downstairs to the teacher workroom and saw a dozen roses, a box of chocolates and the sweetest card delivered from Ryan (who I may mention is currently living in the states). He is amazing and I am so blessed to have him in my life. For those of you who were there for me that horrible summer of 2008, you know what I went through as I watched my whole life just crumble in front of my very own eyes. I convinced myself that I would never be a sucker for love again.. until I met Ryan who ultimately became one of my best friends during my last two years in Knoxville. :)
Twelve roses to represent how twelve months ago Ryan had made a phone call to me while I was in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at the UNI Overseas Teaching Job Fair. I was in my hotel room, stressed beyond belief, trying to decide which country I would live in for the next two years in less than 24 hours. One ignored phone call and a year later, I find out that he actually had intentions of asking me out for Valentine's Day.. but I didn't even give him an opportunity to do so. And yet, here we are. Now that's some serious patience!
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| Love from my third and fifth grade students. My favorite one reads: "... sorry for being so rude when you are talking." |
Miss all of ya'll back home! Hopefully your day was spent well with the ones you love!
xoxo amber
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