Queen Jen's Gems

 Being able to see something makes all the difference in the world 👀. It's even better when you can see it clearly! As most of you know, I am a teacher. During this past school year and especially near the end of the year, I noticed that the words on the front board of my classroom were blurry. Now, the board at the front of my classroom is called a Smartboard. It's like a big flat screen TV. It's amazing! One day, I had a digital program displayed on the board and was teaching examples from it. Now I'm the teacher that likes to walk around when I teach. That particular day (and many other times), I walked to the back of my room and stood there for a moment. It was in that moment that I realized I was struggling to see the words on my Smartboard from the back of my room! I was thinking is it just me or are any other students struggling to see from back here. I remember having to strain my eyes and walked closer to the board, so I could see. Later that day, I remember t...

 When you hear the word love, you may think of Valentine's Day, Christmas or another special holiday. In regards to love, you may think of a special someone or something special you enjoy doing or watching. Today, I want to come remind you at this halfway point of the year that you are loved 💖. That's it- that's today's message 😊!! There is a lot going on in the world around us. There is a lot going on in our local communities. There is a lot going on in our personal lives. I understand about hard times because every day is not easy. We may not feel loved every day, but we are loved every day and need to be reminded of that. To be loved means to be cherished. When someone is cherished, they are protected and cared for very much. Some synonyms for loved are admired, appreciated, supported and held in high esteem. You knew the word girl in me was coming out 😉. Know today that you are cared about and loved very much. In case no one has told you today, you are appreciate...

 We're halfway through 2023! Wow! Time flies! The month of June is special for several reasons. Since it is the halfway point of the year, it leads and encourages me to reflect back over the first part of the year at goals accomplished, and adventures and memories made. I also think about the goals, adventures and memories I still want to accomplish and create. June is also important to me for two other special reasons. One, it marks the end of another school year 👏! As a teacher, this is super exciting news!! Second, it's my birthday month! This year was extra special because I entered a new decade 😊. I turned 40 on June 4th💜!! I can't believe 40 years of life have already gone by! It doesn't seem that long and I know I don't look it. I love seeing people trying to guess my age 😃. It's true though! In my last decade, I have experienced great adventures, heartache, disappointments, challenges, accomplished goals, new connections and new memories. Yes, it was...