Glory to God!

Well, August 23rd marked a new year of school, a new job, and an opportunity to make new friends and impact the lives of the students I would be working with.

I am about two months into my job, and thankfully.. I still love it! Each day is a new adventure, full of new surprises! I see about 6 classes a day, one of each grade.. Kindergarten through Fifth. It has been a challenge to switch gears from lower grades to upper grades and vise versa, but each class brings about a new challenge, different personalities and a new something to learn each day! I come home exhausted, but fulfilled.

I am thankful for the opportunity to work with people that I have known for many years, and one that I have known all my life, as well as brand new friends that I am making.

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to work with the amazing staff and the fun, enthusiastic students at RCES! I am blessed! I pray that my actions would bring Glory to God day in and day out.

Liberating Labor Day Weekend

Josh and I spent Labor Day weekend at North Myrtle Beach, SC with our friends: Allison and Grant Maginnis, Amy and Cameron Wagner. This was our first getaway as a married couple, together, without parents! We have each spent weekends away with friends, but never together as a married couple. The weekend was sunny and warm, a beach-filled vacation with some lazy river riding on the side...

Wonderful News..

I have a job! Thank you, Lord! I'll be working at Reedy Creek Elementary, running the Science Lab for Kindergarten-5th grades! I am so thankful that the Lord provided!

God is Good!

Still waiting..

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. -Philippians 4:12

The Lord is continually working in Josh and I, and frequently uses Josh to teach me things and vise versa. Lately, the Lord has been reiterating patience and contentment to me. He has been reminding me to be patient with His timing and to be content in what He lays before me.

I am still waiting to hear from job interviews and what I will be doing this school year. This is not something that comes easily for me, especially since teacher workdays begin tomorrow and I am a planner. I like to know what is coming down the pipeline next, but in this case.. I don't know. I am getting a refresher course on trusting the Lord, His plan and timing for my life. I am just breathing and praying... that is about all I can do as I wait.

My heart grows faint..

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. Psalm 61:1-3



Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I..

Its been a long time..

Well, blog world.. it has been a long time...

I don't have any clever words or good encouragement today.. but I do covet your prayers.

I am, yet again, job searching..... I have received my teacher's certification and would like to begin teaching in a local school. The catch... many job-seekers and few jobs to go around. I am a first year teacher on paper, but have worked with children for a long time in various school settings, afterschools and summer camps. I just long to work with children and make a difference in their lives.. to love the ones that are not loved, to inspire them to love to learn, to seek out the answers they desire, to feel safe, comfortable, heard.

So, today I ask for your prayers, your advice or encouragement....

Be Courageous

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9


This is Josh's life verse, and just something I wanted to share. Be encouraged.