So, I accepted the job yesterday. I'm still waiting to talk to the assistant principal again today so that we can "officially" enter into an agreement for me to teach. I also talked to my department chair last night. She sounds great. Though I'm not sure how it works, the English department at PFHS works together & creates lesson plans that everyone in that course teaches (all the American Lit teachers, for example). Like I said, I'm not sure how that will play out, but I'm hoping that it will be extremely helpful when it comes to jumping in this position so quickly. I am worried that it means I won't have the freedom that I was hoping for in my classroom...but I guess we'll see.
As far as Tricia & Gwyn are concerned..things are great in Durham. Tricia is recovering faster than the doctors thought she would. It could be a matter of weeks before she is well enough to be put on the transplant list. So awesome! Nate posted a video the other day that was of Tricia talking for a little bit. It was awesome to see her talking! Gwyn is doing great too. She finally pooped yesterday. Odd to write about, but apparently that's a HUGE step in making sure she is developing properly. Now they can start feeding her milk. Oh, and her CF test came back negative. Nate says they will have to do another one when she's a little older, but one negative is a good sign!!
Had my second Perspectives class last night. It was great. We talked about the Kingdom of God and how it is the string that ties the Old & New Testaments together. It was great to have pointed out how everything in the Bible is about the Kingdom of God. And our role in this? To help grow the Kingdom on earth...through missions!!! God is so good!!!
I'm crazy nervous about this new job & moving and all that. But I'm so excited too. I finally feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I don't know how I'll feel this time next week, but for now I'm really excited. It breaks my heart to be leaving Raleigh- my church, my friends, Joey & my complete independence. But I know that these things aren't going to go away because I move an hour and a half away (well, living with my parents will dampen the independence thing). I'm so blessed! I can't even believe it sometimes!!! I'll keep you updated with what's going on.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Life Changes
Well, I'm going to accept the job. I'm really excited about it! But at the same time, I'm really sad to be leaving Raleigh. I never thought I'd have to leave in order to teach, but I'm going where God is leading. And evidently, He's leading me back to Fayetteville. I started my goodbyes today- at church. Sang for the last time with the choir (for a good while at least). Said goodbye to my church family. Yes, I'll still see them, hopefully about twice a month. But it's not the same as living here and seeing them all the time. But it'll be okay. Everyone is supportive, which reassures me that I'm doing the right thing. Tomorrow night I'm going to dinner with most of my friends to say goodbye to them. The hard part is going to be saying goodbye to Sarah and then to Joey. I'm not at all looking forward to those...
But, I've been working like crazy to get planning done. I have students on the 28th, which is essentially a week (since I'm getting ready to go to bed on day T-minus-8). I've already finished my door sign (not difficult), my student information sheet, and my homework passes. I'm mostly finished my syllabi/policy & procedure packet. And I've started on my Web site for my the students. I still haven't touched lesson planning, but that is rather difficult to do when I don't know what I am going to have access to. I'm hoping to do some evaluative things for the first few days so I can get a grasp on how well they can write & use grammar properly. Then we'll go from there. And I'll probably start with a short story or some poetry in my classes, just to get them used to the way I work before jumping into a novel.
Somewhere along the way, I've also finished about half of my Perspectives homework for the week. Still have a little more to do, but starting is half the battle. I'm overwhelmed with information about missions in Genesis (and a few other places in the Old Testament). I'd never thought about it, but it is so true that missions was in God's plan from the very beginning. He didn't create Israel first, but created the whole universe. Then when He called Abram to follow Him, God promises Abram (not yet Abraham) that He will bless him and use him to bless all the families of the NATIONS (plural). Powerful stuff. God always intended to bless every people group. Yes the Hebrew people were His chosen ones, but they were chosen to help reach & bless the rest of the world. Think about it.
Our teacher last week posed this question: Are missions based on the Bible, or is the Bible based on missions? What are your thoughts??
But, I've been working like crazy to get planning done. I have students on the 28th, which is essentially a week (since I'm getting ready to go to bed on day T-minus-8). I've already finished my door sign (not difficult), my student information sheet, and my homework passes. I'm mostly finished my syllabi/policy & procedure packet. And I've started on my Web site for my the students. I still haven't touched lesson planning, but that is rather difficult to do when I don't know what I am going to have access to. I'm hoping to do some evaluative things for the first few days so I can get a grasp on how well they can write & use grammar properly. Then we'll go from there. And I'll probably start with a short story or some poetry in my classes, just to get them used to the way I work before jumping into a novel.
Somewhere along the way, I've also finished about half of my Perspectives homework for the week. Still have a little more to do, but starting is half the battle. I'm overwhelmed with information about missions in Genesis (and a few other places in the Old Testament). I'd never thought about it, but it is so true that missions was in God's plan from the very beginning. He didn't create Israel first, but created the whole universe. Then when He called Abram to follow Him, God promises Abram (not yet Abraham) that He will bless him and use him to bless all the families of the NATIONS (plural). Powerful stuff. God always intended to bless every people group. Yes the Hebrew people were His chosen ones, but they were chosen to help reach & bless the rest of the world. Think about it.
Our teacher last week posed this question: Are missions based on the Bible, or is the Bible based on missions? What are your thoughts??
Friday, January 18, 2008
Job Offer
I was offered the job. And I think I'm going to accept it. It's 11th & 12th grade, which will be a challenge for me. But I think it will be ok. It's going to be quite an adjustment, but with God's help I will make it. Please be praying for me. I have to make a decision by Tuesday morning.
As far as the blog has said, Tricia is doing well so far. That's definitely something to praise God about, as if this family's situation in general isn't something to praise Him about. I hope she keeps it up! Also, it's a big day for Gwyn as they are getting some test results back today. Praying that all goes well!! Don't forget to check the blog: cfhusband.blogspot.com
As far as the blog has said, Tricia is doing well so far. That's definitely something to praise God about, as if this family's situation in general isn't something to praise Him about. I hope she keeps it up! Also, it's a big day for Gwyn as they are getting some test results back today. Praying that all goes well!! Don't forget to check the blog: cfhusband.blogspot.com
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Another Day
Another day of subbing is finished. Seriously, every time I sub at a middle school I walk away thinking- "Thank God I don't have to deal with them every day." The kids today were good, but they just aren't high schoolers. I can't explain the difference, but there is one...trust me.
Got a call today from an assistant principal at Pine Forest in Fayetteville. I'm interviewing there tomorrow. So, I'm going to go home tonight some time. My dad said to me "but you don't want to work here." And I told him that even though I don't want to work there or leave Raleigh...I need a job. And if one isn't opening here in Raleigh, then I have to go to where the job is. I'm going to interview and pray about this a lot. And I guess we'll see where it goes. Please pray with me and for me.
Joey & I started a bowling league last night. It was a lot of fun. I'm hoping I don't have to give it up if I move home...but I guess we'll see about that too.
Good news about Tricia- She's awake!! According to Nate's post from today, she woke up disoriented as to where she was and why she was there, but after Nate explained it to her, everything seemed clearer. She's now seen pictures and videos of their baby girl and knows that people all around the world have been praying for the both of them. She has a long road in front of her, but this is a really big step in the right direction!
Got a call today from an assistant principal at Pine Forest in Fayetteville. I'm interviewing there tomorrow. So, I'm going to go home tonight some time. My dad said to me "but you don't want to work here." And I told him that even though I don't want to work there or leave Raleigh...I need a job. And if one isn't opening here in Raleigh, then I have to go to where the job is. I'm going to interview and pray about this a lot. And I guess we'll see where it goes. Please pray with me and for me.
Joey & I started a bowling league last night. It was a lot of fun. I'm hoping I don't have to give it up if I move home...but I guess we'll see about that too.
Good news about Tricia- She's awake!! According to Nate's post from today, she woke up disoriented as to where she was and why she was there, but after Nate explained it to her, everything seemed clearer. She's now seen pictures and videos of their baby girl and knows that people all around the world have been praying for the both of them. She has a long road in front of her, but this is a really big step in the right direction!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Welcome to the New Blog
Hello readers! I'm transferring here from Xanga because I like Blogger better. I am also hoping to keep this one updated a little more frequently. We'll see how that goes.
The second semester starts next week in public schools and I still don't have a job. I thought I was a sure win for one, but apparently they have found someone else they like more. This one was really heart-breaking for me because I really wanted it. I love the school it was at. But I guess we'll keep waiting & see what God has in store.
Also, wanted to share with everyone a blog that I've been following for a little while and that is speaking to my heart. Nate is the husband of Tricia, a woman with Cystic Fibrosis. While she was awaiting a double lung transplant, they found out she was pregnant. This would be a very dangerous pregnancy for both Tricia and the baby, but they decided to trust God and have the baby anyway. Gwyneth was born last week by emergency C-section, when she was only in the womb for 25 weeks. She seems to be doing pretty good. Tricia is still at a critical point. The have not brought her off all of the sedation meds, though she is close to being awake. She is on a ventilator right now, which is good for her body, but not good in the long run. She has to come off the vent in order to be eligible for a transplant. Join me, and hundreds (if not thousands) of others around the world, in praying for this family!
I started a class at church last night. It's a 15 week course called Perspectives. I'll post more tomorrow or sometime about the class. But briefly, it's a class about missions and how it is the heartbeat of God. I'm really excited about it because God seems to be birthing a real passion for missions in my heart. I'm not sure what that means yet, but I'm excited to see what He wants to do!!!
The second semester starts next week in public schools and I still don't have a job. I thought I was a sure win for one, but apparently they have found someone else they like more. This one was really heart-breaking for me because I really wanted it. I love the school it was at. But I guess we'll keep waiting & see what God has in store.
Also, wanted to share with everyone a blog that I've been following for a little while and that is speaking to my heart. Nate is the husband of Tricia, a woman with Cystic Fibrosis. While she was awaiting a double lung transplant, they found out she was pregnant. This would be a very dangerous pregnancy for both Tricia and the baby, but they decided to trust God and have the baby anyway. Gwyneth was born last week by emergency C-section, when she was only in the womb for 25 weeks. She seems to be doing pretty good. Tricia is still at a critical point. The have not brought her off all of the sedation meds, though she is close to being awake. She is on a ventilator right now, which is good for her body, but not good in the long run. She has to come off the vent in order to be eligible for a transplant. Join me, and hundreds (if not thousands) of others around the world, in praying for this family!
I started a class at church last night. It's a 15 week course called Perspectives. I'll post more tomorrow or sometime about the class. But briefly, it's a class about missions and how it is the heartbeat of God. I'm really excited about it because God seems to be birthing a real passion for missions in my heart. I'm not sure what that means yet, but I'm excited to see what He wants to do!!!
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