Nearly three months of silence! Craziness! And why do I always get the urge to blog when I am facing difficulties? I don't want to be a bad mood blogger! As if anyone wants to read me venting about stupid crises in my life. Oh well, it got me this far so lemme write.
The highlights:
-turned 26
-had a fabulous job interview for a new middle school they are building 5 miles from my house
-actually felt respected as a teacher and appreciated for my innovative and unorthodox style
-had a lil party at The Mad Platter with a bunch of great girlfriends to celebrate
-feel in love with great female vocalists (Audrey Assad, Grace Potter, Florence and the Machine, etc)
-visited my parents in NC and saw Caleb attempt putt-putt for the first time ever (see facebook video)
-attended a marriage seminar at church
-watched Brett teach and baptize his friend! ;D
-lost 25 lbs in 3 months thanx to WW online
-began teaching Sunday School to 2 & 3 year olds
-saw Heather and her grown up boys when they came to visit
-did several paintings for different friends birthdays
-cooked fried chicken all by myself!
-dyed Caleb's first Easter eggs
-invested in close friendships with very inspiring women (one of whom said "I've decided we're going to be best friends" ;P)
-taught Caleb to say "bye Nana" on the phone and melt hearts ;)
-got a grant to go to a special week long institute for arts teachers... and realized 2 friends would be coming with me! ;)
-enjoyed shopping for pants 2 sizes smaller
-did not enjoy shopping for bras one size smaller :P
-joined the Harry Potter fanclub and read the first 3 books over spring break
-fasted from tv.... for about 3 days
-fell more and more in love with my amazing husband and partner and our adorable lil boy who's growing up crazyfast!
Current crisis:
I heard back from the principal of that dream job I interviewed with.... it looks like her hands are tied at the moment, if not indefinitely. She was very impressed with me but she's currently only able to hire in-district employees looking to transfer due to budget constraints. The restriction MIGHT be lifted at the end of April and I should check back with her then. Miiiiggghhhhttt. : / I was so stinkin excited about this possibility! it was the desire of my heart to get outta this bad experience and back into middle school, especially one so close to home! But now I dunno what to do. The fighter in me wants to go all out to sell myself and prove that I'm the best for the job and they've just gotta have me. But then there's the nagging common sense that tells me to just give up and prepare for the worst. How do I hold onto hope and step out in faith (believing Mark 11:24 "whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours") while still feeling like I need to protect my heart from being broken with disappointment?
It's hard to face the last 6 weeks of school so uncertain of the future. *sigh* Anyway, that's me. How are you? ;P
It IS so hard. How to let go and still have hope.
ReplyDeleteI love you!!!
I've missed your posts!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the job and will be praying for you!
Love you!
first off - i have missed your blogging! vent or no vent - i have missed them :-) second, read the following (they have encouraged me lately):
ReplyDeletehab. 2:3 "For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay"
Ex 14:14 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still"
and lastly:
Isa 58:10-11 "The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame".
i think that last one is of great encouragement that God will strengthen you for whatever the new season holds, and most importantly, he knows your needs and will meet them - even when we are in the desert!
love you!