Hi there... :)
I'm Kezia. Thank you for stopping by here in my blog.
This is my first blog since I arrived in Nias.
Anyone of you wandering, where is it located? :D
Nias is an island near North Sumatera (actually, Nias Island is part of North Sumatera)
When I was writing this note, I have been in Nias for twenty-two months.
I used to have blog, last updates were two years ago, which recorded the journey of my last semester.
I didn't continue my previous blog because of lack of signal in Nias (well, I live in a village, called Afia)
I am a teacher, a young teacher on my second year of placement. I was commissioned to Nias as a reciprocals for my scholarship or tuition fee. According to the agreement I will be in Nias for 4 years, and now I'm a half of them. Hmm..deep inside, I call it as my calling given by God (not to boast) :')
As I've written before that I'm in my second year. In my first year of teaching, I taught gr. 5 and gr. 8 for English subject. Now, I teach gr. 8 and gr. 9 for English, also Christian Studies for gr. 11. I had been a homeroom teacher for gr. 8A and now gr. 9B.
In my next posting, I'll share about my life especially here in Nias.
Why do I start to blog again?
Why do I name my blog as notes on grace and mercy?
First of all, that's all because of my weakness. I have to admit that when I am writing this note, I'm not in the good condition physically and mentally. I need someone to share, but too tired to talk..and cannot fully trust anybody at this moment. That's why I am really in need of God's grace and mercy, as always be.
Secondly, I want to share God's faithfulness, grace, and mercy in and through my life..Fiuuhh *sigh* hope so..
"He must become greater; I must become less" - John 3:30 Then, I must be ready to let God reveals to me to brokenness within me.. I'm scared, I have to confess it, but let God alone be my strength and hope. Therefore, in this blog, you may not only see the bright side but also the dark side..wrapped by God's grace and mercy...
Thirdly, I hope to keep my memories which are God's work and molding in here. I need a place that I cannot boast for myself, not for narcissism, for pride..but to train and keep my heart according to His will altogether sharing without "stealing God's glory". I want to keep the memories of my students-my loved ones, my brothers-sisters-fellow workers here in Nias. I begin to understand that memories are powerful.. :')
Once again.. welcome to this simple blog ;) May you be blessed and got to know Him as I do and even more..
Last notes: I almost forget to write that I hope to write more beautifully and can see my growth through writing.
At the end, I feel glimpse of relieve after finishing this first post. Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord...
Love,
Kezia
