FANTASTIC!

Today, I headed over to Kaiser Elementary in Roseville for a Walk-A-Thon. I'm still unsure as to what we were walking for! :-) I had a great time with the 4th grade class. Here are some interesting facts pertaining to said Walk-A-Thon:

1. - We walked around the perimeter of the school eight times.
2. - The weather was gorgeous, but hot where shade was not present.
3. - Austin Blanton has a FANTASTIC voice...in his opinion... He serenaded me the entire time with such random selections as "Celebrate", "Funky Town", "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", etc. Let me tell you, I was about ready to "put another quarter in the jukebox, baby" 'cause I needed to hear something other than the "harmonious" strains of Austin's pre-pubescent voice... Need I say more? I love the kid. He's hilarious and, quite frankly, a joy! However, I don't see him making it to the American Idol finals anytime soon. Sorry, Austin.
4. - Tabitha Boling. VERY FUNNY GIRL! Every time we would stop for a break, she'd belt out, "Keep going! I wanna get this over with!" She is a very sweet girl who surprised me with her new-found assertiveness!
5. - I had a great time with Terri Simants, the 4th grade teacher that I work with. She truly loves and cares for her students. She informed me that she chose to sponser one of her kids in order that they could attend a fieldt rip to Mackinac Island. How cool! Terri does a FANTASTIC job of prominently, yet humbly displaying her love for Christ clearly to her kids. FANTASTIC!
6. - I love Wayne Johnson, the principal, of Kaiser. This guy is in love with Jesus. Praise the Lord for Wayne's godly leadership within the Roseville school district. Great principal, friend, and brother and FANTASTIC encourager.
7. - Perris Gunter filled me on all the crushes. The boys adamantly denied having a crush on anyone.....as their cheeks turned bright red.... :-)
8. - I felt FANTASTIC after completing the eight laps around the school! My ankle held up quite well and I feel refreshed and invigorated!
9. - I have become very attached to these kids and will miss them next year. I am so grateful for the involvement of my church in the lives of these kids. We've been blessed in that God has allowed us to openly minister to them via Connect, the Kaiser Science Fair, the spaghetti dinner, and today's Walk-A-Thon. I look forward to continued opportunities to reach these kids for Christ. What a FANTASTIC day!