and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6
Boy, have I been chewing on that verse lately!! So I'll share some of what's been going on. First, I had the unexpected blessing of being able to fly out to Kansas to see my family. My mom graciously bought me a ticket so Eli could meet family he hasn't met yet. Although there were a few incidents during the trip that should not have happened, but did, overall we had a fabulous time and it was a blessing to be able to see family.
Right after leaving Kansas, my aunt, uncle, and 3 cousins came to stay with us for a few days and that was also a blessing!! Our family rarely gets to visit us, so it's a big deal when they are able to come. Besides my aunt, no one else had been to Houston before so we had fun showing them around.
As some of you know, I have really been praying for a job promotion and something different for the past year. I interviewed for and was offered a couple different opportunities in Pearland and Alvin, but for one reason or another, none of them seemed right. I kept holding out for one particular position which I just KNEW God had for me. I ended up getting an interview for that position, and felt great about how it went. But, in the end, I wasn't offered the job. I was crushed. God, what are you doing?? This was what you have for me, right? That's why I turned down all the other opportunities!
But, I kept turning back to that verse--trust in the LORD, not in my own understanding. This position seemed perfect for me. I really thought that's what I was called to do. But obviously God had bigger plans.
Therefore, I determined to stay put at my current school. I am happy and comfortable there, and I figured God might have something in store the following year. Well last week, I got an email from the director of curriculum in my district asking me if I'd be interested in interviewing for a literacy promotion!! This was a completely awesome opportunity because a) It's at one of only 3 primary K-2nd campuses left in the district, which is where I want to focus; b) I'd still get my summers off unlike the job I didn't get; c) it's a bit of a raise; d) it's at a campus that has probably the best reputation in the district as far as happy teachers...no one EVER seems to leave; and e) It's what I want to do--be a literacy coach!
I can't go into the details about it all, but God definitely orchestrated the entire deal! I was offered the job, and was actually quite surprised because they could have given it to other very deserving people with more experience than me. My new principal seems wonderful. It's just one of those things that you're like, "Wow! God, you really did have something better for me!!" I felt bad for ever being upset about the other opportunity I didn't get.
Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful new opportunity. I'm going to need a lot of strength and prayer, as it's going to be a tough transition but just wanted to share all the blessings coming our way.
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