Your work - it is the gift of God

"...enjoy good in all his labour, it is the gift of God. " Ecc 3:13

I've never truly understood this verse as much as I do now. Truly our work is a gift of God to us for our good and enjoyment =)
Since tues, there weren't many kids in my school. They were either unwell or went for an overseas trip. Hence, we were encourage to clear our leave or if we're unwell to see a doc and get rest. Ok..I wasn't feeling too well rested the day before and the lunch that day made me felt sick too. I think I need a rest =) Went to the doc the next day and he ask if I wanted two days mc. Heh-"Why not..." at least if i'm not fully recovered I could still stay home. I messaged my superior and asked if two days were ok. And she gave me the green light.
I rested and rested till I can rest no more. Tidied my room. Washed my clothes. Jogged. Filed my notes. Practise my piano. Read my book. Read the Bible. Listen to sermon. Make some notes. Converted my sermon cds. Ate my food.
I could think of no other things to do. Stared at the picture on my desktop. It was a picture of my three boys. One boy I especially hold dear to my heart. He has a key chain on his bag with his name and the meaning 'A gift of God'. Boy, I do miss you guys very much. The more I looked at them, the more my heart sank.
I miss work. I miss my kids.
Today I woke up looking forward to work. Heh-. When I saw the boy, I hugged him and held on to him for so long. It was schoolhouse holiday today and only two kids turn up, so I had all the time with him. He sat on my lap while I played the piano. He came in with a low grade fever from his previous episodes at home, he's eyes weren't twinkling as he used to but when he left just now he was back to his usual self. Happy and well. I felt that way too at home. I saw my boss and I told her I actually miss working. She say I looked good. Heh-My superior asked me what I did. I told her I did all I needed to do till I had nothing else to do. Then I realised how much life work gives me when I dun have it.
Maybe that's why He ask us to work for six days and rest one day and not more. Heh-
June will be a happier month for me. Esther, as in the 'younger' one Heh...is coming to work with me for a month =D It's really amazing how our conversation strike just before she decided to take on another job. And if she had accepted it, she would have to give up many commitments. I've a full time teacher now to teach me piano. God is so good. I'm sure you'll love the kids as much as I do =D
Grace IS with us!

(boy in picture - 'gift of God' =))