Walk with me
through my new school.
Climb with me.
Behold.
Inspiration.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
For We Walk by Faith
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Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope
When I was young my dad would always say, "Crystal, you can choose your attitude." One day I chose to believe him.
Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope 
Truth! And it helps to take those steps when you do more of what you were born to do. It looks like you were born to be a teacher and a writer. Go get ‘em, Crystal!
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Thank you, David! Sometimes I wonder about both of those things (teaching—after taking a break and returning to new technology, writing—well, because writing), but I just keep taking steps and believing I’m on course. Happy Sunday!
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You didn’t go back to college with all those “young folks” for nothing! The teacher in you will come back. Trust me. I’m a teacher too.😀
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How exciting! Congrats and best wishes on your new path! I pray the year ahead is fulfilling and blessed! ♥️
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Thank you, Bridget! Students came last Monday. They are mature, kind, and smart. It’s off to a flying start.
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Wow, I love the artwork in your new school!
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Me, too, Priscilla! It’s like working in an art gallery, except I can also see down into the third-floor dance studios from the hallway outside my fourth-floor classroom. It’s the performing and visual arts magnet high school.
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The artwork in your school is amazing. May God bless you on your new path.
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The seniors who study art here leave a piece behind upon graduation. The school celebrates its 50th birthday this year (so art everywhere). Thank you, Manu!
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💗
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❤️
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seeing maybe believing
but i am often in error
so much for empiricism!
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Awesome!
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It’s so pretty! I can’t wait for Monday.
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I understand! Have a great week!
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You, too, Nico!
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Beautiful school! I would feel inspired there! 🌟💛
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Yes! And the kids are equally inspiring.
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You will do great. Best wishes.
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Thank you, Neil. I’m in the thick of all the behind the scenes stuff already. Spending time in the classroom with kids is the easy part.
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Is this the school you teach at???
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It is. I’m pinching myself, and it’s true.
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Nice school!!!! 😍
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Enjoy your time here Crystal and all will be fine. Allan
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Thank you, Allan. The students started last week, and I love them already.
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What an invigorating setting, Crystal! Of and for creativity.
The school really lucked out in selecting you. It found a perfect match (and vice-versa, right?).
The artwork everywhere is a constant reminder of intellectual vigor, and of the reassuring beauty it creates. Here the soul realizes its aspiration, more so than it does just about anywhere else. What better inspiration for creative writing, right?
Life ebbed and life flowed, yet it brought you here…home.
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I admit I’ve been somewhat lost since moving to Houston, but it has been five years. So, now I’m blooming where I’ve been planted—you’re right, Keith—at home.
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love the new school. Faith is planting trees even though you likely will never enjoy their shade or fruit.
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Hi Dave! Thanks for the encouragement. That’s my goal—continued steps and seed-planting along the way.
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You have provided excellent images with an inspirational quotation
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Thanks, Derrick. This school pulses with good energy, and I feel lucky to have stumbled into a position here.
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This is beautiful, Crystal! I’m so happy for you and sending prayers your way. The students are blessed to have you! ❤️💛💚
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Thank you, K. L., especially for the prayers. I feel blessed by these kids, too.
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You’re welcome, Crystal! ❤️ ~Karla
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I enjoy these words from MLK. They will forever ring true. Crystal, blessings to your daily classroom journey.
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Many thanks! ❤️
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That is one of my favourite quotes. It is only when we take the first step that the next steps reveal themselves.
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We must trust our steps and recognize our mis-steps. 🤍
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Thank you for sharing a part of your world and lovely photos!!… “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” (Kahlil Gibran ) and I have no doubt you will lead the kids to believe in their dreams and to introduce them to a world they never thought possible!!… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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Thank you, Dutch! I hope so.
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“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right” (Mary Kay Ash).. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Best wishes for your new venture in this stimulating environment, Crystal.
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Thank you so much, Michael! This is my fourth week. It’s really good.
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💕💕💕
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💞💞💞
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Great and memorable events are to be cherished forever and you did that exactly Crystal. As for this post, Amen! Thank you for inspiring millions! You have a beautiful image of yours. Keep that face shining and continue blogging!
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Thank you!
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Thank you
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And thank you!
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