Changes

Who really likes change? I do, but I've come to realize it's very stressful. The whole not being settled again is the stressful part for me. But I feel like the fall is always a start of new changes for me. Really, the new year should begin August 1 instead of January 1. I feel like there are a ton of new changes....don't get me wrong. They are all good changes. I welcome these changes. But I feel like specifically in my family, there are a ton of new changes. My sister finally moved out and is now residing in Lynchburg working for Liberty Christian Academy. My brother just moved out to Charelottsville (I can't spell it) and is going to a community college there for a bit till he can get accepted in to UVA. And my Dad called me today to tell me that GM is offering him a pretty great retirement package which he thought they were going to hold from him because they wanted to keep him on. Praise God they offered it to him! He can now retire from GM after working there for over 30 years!!! I was excited to hear that when he called. My parents are now going through empty nest syndrome, but really, they are probably enjoying it. All the kids are finally moved out and on their own and hopefully with no hopes of returning any time soon. Those are pretty big changes in my families life.

Are their changes in my life? Not really.  Well, I did switch rooms. I am working 3 new jobs (yes, seriously, THREE!) That's really about it in my life. I don't think any real big change will come till I'm done with school. (7 more classes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Still not really sure where I should go or what I should do when I'm done with my bachelor's. I talked to one of my Pastor's about going to South Africa and he doesn't have any reservations about it. The only thing that we are both concerned about is how would I raise the money. I've never been really good at that. Or maybe I'll go to seminary? Or maybe get my Master's somewhere around here? Or maybe, I'll just look for a Christian school teaching job. I taught my first day of preschool today and loved it! I can really see how you teach something to children they try to understand it and how it can be molded into their minds. I feel like if I get more experience doing it and can get more organized and have a better handle on classroom management then I could really do a great job at it and really enjoy it and feel fulfilled at the end of the day. I had a wonderful day today because I felt so accomplished. (plus, I had my devo's in the morning...which HELPED a TON!) So my change...it'll have to wait some more. The Lord knows my future. He has it all laid out and is sovereign over it. I just have to trust him and follow along. I can't wait to see what he has planned though. 

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