I never imagined Reading would become such a big part of my life! I haven't written on my blog for over a year. The last post was about me starting a job as the Star Tutor coordinator at our local elementary school. And wow, has my life chained. I am constantly looking at books for my students, reading books to learn more reading techniques, and in my spare time...reading just for fun! My life is blessed on a daily basis to share time with these wonderful children. Their smiles make each day a meaningful adventure. It is great to see the "light bulb turn on" when a child finally understands how reading works and wants to read everything in sight. And it is heart breaking to watch a child struggle time after time. That is when my brain has to kick in gear to figure out how to help this child. I have wonderful volunteers and helpers that also work with the kids and share their love of reading. I could never do it without all of them! I am amazed how much my life has been blessed by this wonderful job, and the great place that I get to work!