Some Things Money Can't Buy

If I worked in nearby Johnson County for the Shawnee Mission school district I would make $11,000 more a year. No, that's not a typo, that is really the difference in pay. I'd be able to drive a new car and have really nice clothes. Grace would wear more Gymboree and I'd probably have season tickets for K-State football. I'd have more things.

But today at school I was reminded why I love where I teach. Ana, who is 4 was sitting at the table coloring with me. She looked at me and asked, "Mrs. Wahab, do you have a Jesus is my friend coloring paper?" So we looked through some books and picked out a paper that fit her description. She got to take it to the office and have copies made - proud as a peacock.

Where else would I have my kids asking for pictures of Jesus?
Where else would it be important to them?

So I have less stuff - makes it easier to move right? We wear clothes from Target rather than Gymboree and Ann Taylor-- I don't have to worry about expensive clothes being ruined by preschoolers. My car is 8 years old with 100,000+ miles on it-- and I know it's noises and shakes.

My students know and love Jesus --- and that's what it's all about.

I think I'll stay right where I am.