And so it begins...

It has been a hectic last few weeks. Between school, the house, and Grammie being in the hospital I think my head was spinning. Grammie is doing fine now - thank you God. School is amazing! I love every minute of it and I know this is exactly what God made me for. The house - we move in Sept. 18th - is going good. We have some more meetings and things to deal with, but for the most its just packing now.

We've only been in the apartment a little over a year and I can't believe all the "stuff" we have! Our downstairs is all packed up, except for most of the kitchen and the TV. But upstairs feels like a never ending story. We'll get one box filled and then find a bunch more junk - and I'm even clearing things out. I would be pack and moved today if I could, but alas I must wait 2-3 weeks be for that begins. I'm hoping to put pictures up of our new house soon! Be watching!

My first week as a 1st grade teacher

My first week as a 1st grade teacher has been incredible! I have loved almost every minute of it - the only part I don't like is grade level meetings. My kids are so well behaved and are so sweet. I want to take them all home with me! (Brad won't let me though) I had one little boy tell me twice this week that he loved me - the first time it brought tears to my eyes. This is what I was meant to do! I love going to work every day and I love teaching them.

Last year I would come home in tears because of stress and frustrations, but now I come home in tears of laughter and happiness. Brad is very excited about this year as well - he's praying that I'm not as stressed out, he didn't care much for all the tears last year. But lucky for him he'll be working a ton of hours this fall due to cut backs at work just in time for the busy season. But all in all god is good - he still has a job that pays :)

We are going to look at another house tonight! We're sooooo excited about this one. If my grandparents and aunt like it then we're making an offer tonight. God has blessed us beyond belief!

This entire week God has been pressing on my heart. Over the last year we've had some stress - from either work, houses, or family- but he has continued to bless us. Although Brad and I don't make much money, we are paying for my masters with out loans. Yes we might eat more meals at Grammie and Grampies, but that's what family is for. God has a time and place for everything. I might of had to wait a year for this position, but now I have my dream job with coworkers that I love. We might of had to wait for 2 months on a short sale house to find this new house. So many times I forget to step back and trust that God is in control. I might need to start writing on my arm Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

School starts tomorrow!

Well school starts tomorrow and I'm super excited, but I'm also super nervous! I don't know why, but I am. I know once tomorrow gets started I'll be fine, but right now I'm too nervous to think straight. I already told Brad he's going to need to knock me out so I can sleep tonight. My room is set and ready to go. I have lesson plans and copies made. I have nothing to be nervous about, but I am.

Anyways, Brad has been working a lot which is good, but I haven't seen him a lot lately. Hopefully after the start of the year things will get better.

I'll let you know how everything goes tomorrow. :)