Positive in the Midst of Disappointment

Lately, things have not been going as B and I had thought they would turn out.  Unfortunately and fortunately while we think we know how everything is supposed to go, God sure knows what He is doing.  And while I am disappointed, now, I just have to wait for another door or window to open to see where God wants me.
In the midst of some disappointment though, I've really been trying to focus on all of the good that we have going on right now.  B just celebrated his 25th birthday (25 years, wow!)  He has a great, steady job, normal hours, with (very important) health insurance!  While I might not have the job I want, I still have my lessons every week to teach and I can contribute that way.  Plus, we recently discovered a show that we both love, Modern Family!  Our apartment is not big by any stretch of the imagination, but at least it is clean and close to B's work, and it's not that bad being in such tight quarters...we are still newlyweds after all ;)

Courage

Courage for your week:
 

    The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will 

never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Prayers

Hi all- we're calling the team into action!  Life has suddenly started moving fast here and there are some exciting and new possibilities for us in the near future.  Please pray for these new opportunities and for us to have faith and trust during this time.

it was just one of those mornings...

B's first day of his new hours!

No more 2:20

 I have put off writing about one very important happening that came our way a few weeks ago, but I believe now is a good time to mention it. I recently applied for a new position at work, a commercial production job that I had applied for once already last fall. Another opportunity came around and I took another shot. After days of waiting, I finally got the call that I had been chosen for the job!!! Suffice it to say I was thrilled. I have been on cloud nine ever since I got the news, so excited to be moving into a position that I feel appeals to my interests more. I have been training for my new job over the last few days and I will finally begin full time early next week. I am so excited to get started and to have normal hours. It will be great to be able to spend my evenings at home again instead of having to scurry to bed early. Of course, the extra sleep is welcome too!

Welcome Spring!

The Missouri Tooth Fairy

Lately, it has just been plain busy around here.  I really would like to post more than we have been, but I'm still working on balance.  I'm sitting here drinking my mint tea and finally taking in the chance to sit down and not have to think about where my students need to be next, what my lesson plans are, etc. 
I learned today, that the Missouri tooth fairy pays the best in the world of tooth fairies.  Did you know that?  I didn't, but apparently one kindergartner seemed to believe firmly in that fact!  I used to think the Iowa tooth fairy paid pretty well...
I've been subbing a lot (4 out of 5 days this week) and I am tired.  Then, 2 out of the 4 days, I either teach lessons at our apartment after school or go and teach in the studio.  So they can easily be considered long days.  I think because I'm not entirely familiar with the teacher's schedules, I'm always on "high alert" and at the end of the day when my brain has had to be 3 steps ahead, I'm a little tired.  (I'm not asking for pity here, but saying what I think)  I want to make sure I'm following all the lesson plans and making sure we are mostly on time, so during a day of subbing I really focus.  In the midst of all my complaining though, there is some good.  I mainly have been getting calls for one school consistently and now after being there many times, the students recognize me and I have built some repore with the teachers around me and the students, so that is encouraging.  It doesn't just seem like I'm another "substitute teacher"...which sometimes one can feel like.  But I still really, really, really want my own classroom...I'm still trying to be patient.

Anyways, tomorrow is Friday and B and I are heading out to spend some time with family.  TGIF!   There is a lot more to catch you all up on, but for now, I've got a lunch to pack for tomorrow and some menu planning to do for next week, so I'll sign off here :)

Birthdays Galore!

Off to The Vine for supper tonight.

That is all.

P.S. Happy birthday, Dave!

And yesterday would have been Grandpa Bob's 93rd birthday. Miss you Gramps.