The last few weeks have been such a whirlwind for me.
It started with my principal telling me there was a "very slight" chance he may be moving me to pre-k next year. He said he really didn't think it was going to happen, but he wanted to give me a heads-up just in case it did. I really wasn't very happy about the idea of moving to pre-k. First, I was supposed to loop with my K class, and I really didn't want to have to break it to them that I wasn't going to be their teacher next year. And second, I've gotten pretty attached to my teaching partner, we work VERY well together, and I was really sad about not working with her anymore. But, I just started praying really hard for God to put me where He wanted me to be.
Well, not too long after that, my principal told me that I was, in fact, moving to pre-k. I was NOT happy! I spent a lot of time trying to wrap my brain around what was happening and praying, praying, praying for God to help me with that. And...of course...He did! I was able to find some peace with the "divorce" as my teaching partner and I have nicknamed it. I had the very difficult talk with my K kids about next year. I went to some pre-k trainings. I was actually able to start getting excited about this new chapter in my career.
Then...two weeks ago, my principal told me he may NOT be moving me to pre-k after all. My first though was, "Are you kidding me?????" I packed and moved my entire room. I've spent every day since school got out reading about and planning for pre-k. I even had to organize and pack the pre-k room before summer school started. I was finally at peace with moving to pre-k, and now it may not be happening anyway. Can we not just make a decision and stick with it? Once again...prayers. This time I was praying for God to keep me at peace AND for Him to show me where He wants me to be!! Ugh!
And then on Friday, the final gust from the whirlwind (for now) came. I got a call to interview for a literacy specialist position that I applied for about 2 months ago. I have wanted a position like this for as long as I can remember! My interview is today in about 4 hours! From the minute I got the call, I have so badly wanted to pray for God to help me get this job. But, I haven't. I have continued to pray for Him to show me where He wants me to be.
So, I have NO idea what I will be doing when the school year starts in August! But I am certain that whatever I am doing, I will be there because I listened to what God told me to do! I'm not going to lie though, this is one time when I REALLY hope His plan for me is the same as my plan! But if it's not, that's OK. Like Matt said yesterday, if I'm praying for the right thing to happen, I should be happy no matter what happens. Whether I get the job or not, whether I teach pre-k or K/1, it's what God wants me to do right now, and following His plan is always something to be happy about!
Stay on the lookout for an update once all the dust has settled!
Give me a revelation, show me what to do.
Cause I've been trying to find my way, I haven't got a clue.
Tell me should I stay here, or do I need to move?
Give me a revelation, I've nothing without You.
~Third Day
