{Thank You}

Thank you all so much for the words of encouragement. Several of you have commented through the blog, facebook, email, or phone call and I want you to know how much I appreciate it. Seriously. Sometimes I wonder if anyone even reads my blog so your comments, prayers, and offers to let me live with you(!!!) are awesome!! You are the best family and friends! Even though it was a minor disappointment in the grand scheme of life, I believe I learned a valuable lesson. In my experience I always see the good come out of a “bad” (or so it seems) situation too late…or after the good has actually occurred. This time I made a point to name the good things that can come from having to student teach and decided to make the best of it. I am now genuinely excited about the next year and look forward to all that I am going to learn spiritually, professionally, and personally. I have taken an active role in organizing my student teaching placement and have spoken to my professors who are willing to help me. I want to student teach in a Birmingham city school but, as you could probably guess, am fearful of being placed under a “what not to do” teacher. I want this experience to be full of growth and “what to do” experiences. I know that God will be faithful. I know He will use my experience (no matter how it turns out) to His glory and benefit. I am so excited about the months to come…whatever happens. I am not clinging to these plans because I know that, they too, could change. I am, however, looking at the future with rose-colored glasses and am deciding to focus on the good. It may not seem ideal, but I don’t want to pretend to know what’s best for me. I will leave that responsibility in the hands of someone far more discerning.

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts”, says the LORD. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”

Isaiah 55:8 NLT