Texas Children's Hostital

Last week I had an amazing opportunity to volunteer at the Texas Children's Hospital.  This is one of the largest children's hospitals in the Houston area.  I worked with several volunteers and talked with many children... encouraging them, sharing stories and passing out pictures.  The children were so happy to see a "princess" come into the hostipal and talk with them.  It made them feel very special and I could retale to many of the students, being a teacher and a big sister of five.  Their stories changed my life as well and I can's wait to go back and visit again.

I wanted to thank the hostital's volunteer staff for inviting me to join them and I looke forward to visiting again in the near future.

"Make sure to live everyday to the fullest and give thanks to all your family and friends!"

Thanks again,

Rachael Sands (Miss Midwest)


Texas Children's Hostipal:
http://www.texaschildrens.org/

Building up fondations in your own life! Have faith and all will be possible!

"You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works"
-Matthew 5:14

"If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you."
-Mattew 5:41

The mustard seed, "It is the samllest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree."
-Matthew 13:32

"If you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, nothing will be immpossible for you."
-Matthew 17:20

"Whoever exalts himself will be humble, whoever humbles himself, will be exalted."
-Matthew 23:12

Texas Rodeo!

This last weekend, I also had a wonderful time at the Pasadena Rodeo.  It was so much fun meeting the local people and sharing my title with them.  We had the opportunity to watch cattle roping, bull riding and even one of my favorite country bands, the Casey Donahew Band!  I wanted to say thanks to my good friend and fellow student teacher whom escorted me in the parade and rodeo.  I had a wonderful time and cant wait to do more throughout the Houston area at local events!

Make sure to have a wonderful week.... God bless yall!

Pasadena Parade Pictures

"Celebrating with local title winners"

"Midwest to the South.... Building foundations for success accross the country"

Pasadena Parade in Texas!

(Sat. October 2nd)

I had the wonderful opportunity to be in my first parade in Texas at the Pasadena Rodeo Parade.  I got the chance to meet many local title winners and had a wonferul time throwing candy to the children.  The people were very nice and so happy that I could join them in their parade.  Texas has been an opportunity of a life time and I have already created so many wonderful memories!

"Make sure to take advantage of the opportunities around you! Don't pass up life changing experiences!"


http://www.pasadenarodeo.com/

Teaching in Texas!

The last two weeks I have been student teaching social studies and language arts in my 3rd grade classroom in Houston, Texas.  This experience has been wonderful and my students are so much fun.  I have been learning so much throughout this experience relating to everyday life.  As a teacher, I have taught many students on different levels of the educational ladder and from different family backgrounds.  In order for our students and children to succeed in school we need to make sure that their needs are met before they can achieve.  Lets make an effort as teachers, parents and careproviders to make sure our children are getting a good night sleep, healthy foods and all the love they need to help them succeed!

Helping each other build up foundations for success, Pay it Forward!  :)

Have a wonderful week!!!! God Bless

Happy Grandparents Day!

Make sure to celebrate Grandparents Day! Giving thanks to our wonderful Grams and Gramps that support us every day and in everything we do... we love you so much!! :)