The past two months have proven to be both the most challenging and yet the most exciting time of our life. Mike and I have experienced so much change! As February rolled around I realized (despite my extreme dislike) that jobs were opening up and I needed to start applying again. I have to say that the past 8 months at Washington school have been great, but I have become very content there (not wanting too much of a change).
So, jobs opened up, I applied and many of my coworkers were getting the calls that I so longed to get! I was mad, angry, very frustrated and not acting much like myself. It was a hard time... this past.. about year I have had to ask God many times "why?" am I not getting a job, called back, looked over.. ext.
I have learned that I NEED to trust him no matter what! (1 peter 5:7 has been great). It is still a struggle and I am still asking why every now and then but I am starting to feel His peace more and more as the days go on!
Which brings me to Franklin Park District 84! There was a maternity position open (a teacher is having a baby soon and needs a "sub" till the end of the year). I applied.. i think.. and got called while we were in Puerto Rico. I had my first interview last Tuesday and as of Friday I am now a long term special education sub! yay! Now, I still need a job for NEXT full school year 2012-2013 but God has been faithful to allow me this position. I am very excited to be THE teacher and have MY own classroom for 8 weeks! It will teach me a ton. I am still very nervous but I have 2 shadow days and spring break to work things out :)
Here is a pic of Mike & I in PR! It was a blast.. having 90 people who all are from the same company was great! We had so much fun hanging by the pool, having nice dinners, going on a Kayak trip and enjoying the SUN!!!
Outside the hotel pool by the beach.
Some quick other updates:
- Mike and I are now members of Harvest Bible Chapel
- We lead our small group now on Thursday nights, going through Romans
- We are finally at the spot to look for houses, we are now pre-approved and ready!
- Looking in Lake Zurich!
Puerto Rico! You'll have to tell me about that. My suggestion for teaching...start off strict and standoffish and ease into it as your personality allows. I am generally pretty chill and I saw that backfire my first semester as students were constantly pushing the boundaries of what they could get away with. If you start off strict, people will always have a frame of reference to refer back to.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Romans...that is a fun one!
Thanks Tyler!
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