Once again, it's been a while, but I did not want to update until things had happened, prayer had been answered, and life gained some direction.
It has, and a lot of it is good but that does not make it easy!
First--I got a job! :) God really tested me in this one... this was a posting that I happened to stumble upon. I was feeling desperate at all the rejections and just looking at district's sites and came across this late, unexpected posting for D20. I interviewed with them about a month ago, after having to re-arrange my day's plans to accommodate the interview I did not expect to receive. Then I waited... and waited... and waited! Normally you hear about these things within a week... It took 3 1/2 weeks for them to make a decision, but in the end they chose me! Naturally, I figured that as soon as i did not expect to get a job, that'd be the one I got. :P :) Well, I am blessed. I am the part-time music teacher at Chinook Trail Elementary. That is still hard to comprehend! I'm going back to school this fall, but this time as a teacher rather than a student. That is tripping my mind. I'm really nervous about suddenly planning lessons for 6 grades and figuring out how all this works, but it seems like the people there will be kind in helping me out and at the same time I am looking forward to getting to know the kids and having fun with them!
Second... I signed a lease on an apartment the next day. This was not quite what I had planned on or expected, yet it was interesting to see how it unfolded. I have a sweet roommate who is very different than me, so I anticipate some challenges and tests of patience, but this will only serve to grow me so it will be fine, plus she is a fun friend I have not gotten to spend much time with in recent years. Who knows what God has in store! This excites me, moving into my own place and taking care of my own life, but at the same time I am sad and am going to miss living in Black Forest terribly. This apartment complex has lots of big, tall trees, which is comforting, but it is still not quite the same. I am not too far away but the change will take some adjusting to in my heart. I hope to move back someday, but for now I hope I can enjoy this place (even has a fireplace and my own bathroom!) and a new experience, grow from it, and keep moving on the path God has for me.
There are other things in life I am still seeking and praying about and they are sometimes joyful, sometimes difficult and painful. but i am comforted by God working in me to seek Him first, to not settle for less than what He has for me, and to be patient in waiting for answers and provision. It's a strange place to be at, to be longing for His answers and yet to feel patience and fierce determination to wait on Him and not settle because I can't wait for what He has for me. :) It's hard but I feel His strength, which is kind of a strange combination I am not used to. I just need to be pursuing God more actively in my life and trust in Him... easier said than done but I am doing my best.
Also, I've been blessed to be able to take a weekend trip to the Bay area of California here in a couple of weeks! :) I've been blessed with a place to stay with a friend and it looks like I will have a lot of fun things going on to refresh and refocus and spend time with friends. Praise God for the opportunity.
Well, that's life right now... till next time... :) Thanks for your prayers!
