And we're moving right along!!

So, today I resigned my position as a second grade teacher at Live Oak Elementary. I'll finish out the year and then it will be time for me to move on with my life. Of course, I cried before I did it, but not during and not after, so I am grateful for the peace that the Lord gave me about my decision. My principal ask me today if I wanted to wait and resign after I was for sure that I had a job in the Dallas area. Although I thought this was incredibly generous of her (especially because I know she wants to fill my position with a highly qualified individual), I told her "no, I was leaving regardless to go and be with my husband, job or no job." I also told her that I needed to be faithful to God because I know He will take care of me and that everything will work out for the best. No safety nets here. I think that's the way we are supposed to do things, without expect to have a contingency plan. Sometimes that is easier said than done, but this act of blind faithfulness (which is what it is - BLIND) feels as right as anything else I have done before. I could not have ask for a better job these past 3 years, one that I might add, brought me to my precious fiance, the wonderful man that I am so blessed to marry. So, we'll see where this long, winding road will take me next. I know there are children all over the great state of Texas that need my TLC and that's what they are going to get. I just need to RELAX, take a deep breath, and let the Lord handle this. Besides, Jacob said that he would take care of me if I didn't end up with a job, so maybe I'll just prop my feet up for a while...I am certain I could get used to that. ;-)

Whoa! I have a blog!!

Although I would say that I'm somewhat computer savvy, I've definitely never blogged before! So here I am - writing about me! I have to say that the last year of my life has been a roller coaster that has carried me through my niece turning one, my baby sister getting married, meeting that man I am going to marry and now, sitting before me, a big move to the Metroplex!! I wouldn't change a thing about this "roller coaster ride" but wouldn't it be nice to have a pause button to hit so that I could sit down and reflect upon the things that have happened.

I'm getting married in 11 months to the man of my dreams and before that happens I have to say goodbye to my mom and dad (one of the hardest things for me to do), goodbye to my friends and co-workers, goodbye to my precious elementary school and goodbye to the life that I have known here in Austin for 3 years since graduating college. Am I scared? Oh yes, absolutely. Am I worried? You betcha. Am I going to be happier than I could have ever imagined? I am certain of it. Jacob (my precious Fiance) tells me all the time that everything is going to be okay and that we'll make it, and I know he is right. After all, I would never have ever chosen to wind up at Live Oak Elementary School in Austin, Texas where I found the most rambunctious 7 and 8 year olds reared up and ready to give me a run for my money my first year of teaching. But, if God hadn't brought me to Live Oak then I would have never met Jacob, so I know that He has bigger plans for me than I realize. So, with everything that I have been given - a beautiful, loving, healthy family, a great job, a wonderful man who loves me and a set of friends that I consider my second family - I know that I am the luckiest girl in the world. I feel joyful. I feel happy. I am blessed.