When I started this blog, I knew my family was examining life and investigating changes. We were in a very complacent and stagnant place. I knew I could give into fear of change and continue the place I've tilled or I could go out on a limb and look for the fruit. I chose the latter. Michael and I talked and planned for such. We discussed a number of possibilities and prayed ceaselessly.
I completely embraced the verse: "I know the plans I have for you, said the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Many days, I recited it to myself- like a meditation. I felt, truly, that God was a few steps in front of me, preparing the way. I felt that change was needed and coming down the path.
In December, I completed my Master's degree at the University of Central Oklahoma and began examining options to enhance life for myself and my family. In June, the change struck. I was offered a position in Broken Arrow Public Schools, as a guidance counselor at an elementary school. This is definitely a turn of events- I never thought I would be an elementary counselor! I interviewed at all levels and found that I thought elementary would be a great change and a new chance for me in my career. I am looking forward to it! Of course, this also means turning life (as I've known it the last seven years) upside down! Yes, this involves a move. There is so much more feeling and emotion surrounding this move- I couldn't contain it on this blog and should maintain some privacy anyway- but I feel so blessed to be going home again. When I went away to college, I automatically missed Tulsa. I always thought I'd move home after I graduated and live out my days there. It's home. However, my mother moved to Nebraska with her husband during my first semester of college and I fell in love and got married. In this time, I've still felt a connection to my home. I've experienced deep sadness in my mother moving out of state and no longer having a childhood home to visit. In seven years, I've still struggled to feel like me and feel at home. Tulsa is where I feel like me. Like I said, there is so much more to it- and Michael has been involved in scheming and dreaming the whole time. 'No' to some ideas and 'yes' to others. It's been a work in progress.
It will not be a neat and easy move. Lots of factors are involved. However, God knows the plans he has for me and the plans he has for our family. He is a few steps in front of me / us.
I realize fully that my sacrifices are worth the rewards.
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