School's Out For....Some Of Us ;)

I start work on Tuesday. Ready? Not! I am excited about it, but I have so much to do between now and then. Drug screen, background check, orientation, buy scrubs, get a hair cut, pay bills, get my house in order, buy groceries, etc., etc. At least I am almost finished with Courtney's room and will not have to work tomorrow. That will help a lot.

I have been reflecting a lot in the last couple of days, and I am amazed at how different my life is than it was at this time last year. Last year, I was heartbroken....scared....mourning what I thought was the end of my dream. This year, I am beginning a new job (after finishing one I really loved). I am looking forward to meeting new kids, teachers, parents. I am seeing my dream being resurrected, but in a different way. God's plan for my life is so beautiful, and yet so totally different than what my plans were. Now, God is teaching me not to make plans on my own, but to bring my petitions to Him, and let Him do the work. When I saw that door close last year, I thought another one would never open. And yet, it has. Even in the times when I thought things were dark, God was blessing me. He got me out of a really bad situation. He provided for my family financially. He allowed me to spend very little time doing a job that didn't involve children, because he knows that working with children is my calling and my passion.I have worked when I have needed to work, had money when my family had a need, and spent a lot of precious time with my little girl who is growing up so fast. So once again, I am praising and thanking God for His amazing presence in my life. For being the force that drives me, the strength that holds me, the grace that teaches me, and the peace that comforts me. He's my provider, my healer, my friend.