New and Exciting Things (and yes, Jenny, I'm finally updating)

I was informed by my sweet, sweet friend Jenny that she has been disappointed that, everytime she checks my blog, she finds nothing new. Well, here it is! The past month since I last blogged has been busy and somewhat of a roller coaster! We've been to the beach, visiting family, etc. Also, I had decided that I was going to try to switch careers for a year to evaluate if teaching is for me. So, for a couple of weeks, I set out on a mission to find a new job. After several weird things happening and doors shutting, I decided that God obviously didn't want me to do that. I was almost positive that He was telling me to branch out into other fields! Here was the catch - I never knew where to go or exactly what I wanted to do. I seriously applied to 30 jobs and I just couldn't understand why I wasn't hearing things back or why I wasn't getting any jobs! Well, my mom (you can always count on mom) lovingly explained to me why - in somewhat of a harsh voice, because she knew I wasn't listening. She simply said, "You have nothing to offer these people!" And that's when it hit me. I don't! The business world is not concerned with elementary teachers. They want people who can do business. Well, obviously, I can't! That's when I decided that it was MY will to do something else instead of HIS will. It's so hard to stomach the moment we realize OUR will isn't always HIS will. So, I decided to do some reading, soul-searching and praying hard - I asked specifically that if I was supposed to teach, then He would put this overwhelming passion for teaching back into my life (I have been lacking that for a little while). And before I knew it, I was so ready to jump back in full-force! But, I knew that I needed to go back to the inner-city kids. Some people reading this are probably going, "What? Are you crazy?" And, yes, I probably am. But, I know that's where my heart is. When I worked with them a few years ago, I felt as though my cup was so full. Lately, I've been feeling half-empty and I feel like God is putting me back there to do what he orginally wanted me to do. And I want to be where He wants me - that's where amazing things happen! I am so pumped about this year. I will be working at a great elementary school in Canton with either K or 1st grade. I want to re-vamp everything and do it as if I'm completely starting brand new. I'm up for a challenge and I'm convinced that this year is going to be wonderful! So, I ask that you pray for me as I start this new journey. Since I know I'm in God's perfect hands, I can do anything!