It is Saturday night, the day before Sunday; also known as the Lord's Day. I love the Lord with all of my heart and soul and would not have anyof the things that I call blessings without His grace. I'm looking forward to the new series that our pastor begins tomorrow. Living an Authentic Life. Wow. Very timely.
I left my job as a preschool teacher at my church on July 29 after 13 years. A very hard decision, yet something that I feel is the right one for my family. I will go from teaching 12-15 children, to caring for one 3 year old and one 10 week old; both little girls, both I already love very much.
I am "Mom" to Austin and Bryce. Also known as Baby A and Baby B just 17 years ago. Now I am helping them prepare for their last year of high school. Seems like just yesterday that I was sending them to kindergarten. I am also the wife of Derk, my husband of 19 years.
The past year has been one of many changes; some good, some bad. Some from decisions I have made while some are totally out of my control. I'm certain as the blog continues I will delve into some of these changes.
I decided to begin this blog to journal my feelings of hope, fear, happiness and whatever else may come as I enjoy my children before they leave my 'nest'. Being a mother has been both my greatest desire and now my greatest accomplishment. I couldn't have hand-picked two more perfect children---for ME.
So tomorrow we will go to church, go out for breakfast, read the paper, visit with family and get any last minute neccessities for class on Monday. I MAY get a few minutes of uninterrupted conversation with each of them to ask about how excited they are for their senior year. Most likely, I'll learn this second hand by reading it on Facebook. Maybe on their own, maybe on their girlfriend's. Either way, I will bask in the knowledge that they are still here, in my house if only for one more year. I intend to enjoy every single moment of it!
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