I love this crazy tragic, sometimes almost magic, awful, beautiful life

So much has happened lately! Okay, maybe not so much in actuality, but definitely in possibility. The past week has been filled with realizations, confirmations, and excitement about the future. As you know, I am in school working towards obtaining my masters degree in elementary education. I am almost finished with the program and am so excited to become a teacher! I can’t wait to have my own class of little kids running around! Well, maybe not running around, although I do want to teach kindergarten, so running around will most likely be involved. Sorry! I get on tangents. Anyway…as you probably know, I also have a passion for urban ministries and hope to have a job opportunity one day that combines my loves. Since moving to Birmingham I have been working with a school in Woodlawn that has captured my heart. Through volunteering with this school in different capacities I have come to respect the work they are doing to make God’s name greater and these children’s futures brighter. Last week it occurred to me that as a friend of mine is leaving her position there, they will need someone to fill it. I inquired and have an interview tomorrow. I am writing about this because I know God is going to use this experience in some way and I want to have it in writing. I may not get the job. In fact, I probably won’t, but God has used this experience to confirm in me that this is my passion, my gift. This is the purpose He has intended me for. I am doing His will and it feels so good. Don’t misunderstand me, I would love to get this job, but no matter what happens tomorrow I have had so many positive things come out of this experience already. I know I want to work with this school, or one very similar one day. I have made the decision to stay in Birmingham for my student teaching. AND I was reminded, yet again, of God’s amazing ability to take my seemingly hopeless circumstances and floor me with His goodness, love and faithfulness.