My Dad

I just wanted to post a few thoughts about my dad after celebrating Father's Day yesterday. I was blessed to be able to spend Father's Day with him for the first time in four years. I have always looked up to my father. He has always been there for me and modeled what it means to be a man. He works so hard to support all of us and never complains. I am especially thankful for his support as I have taken a few extra years to complete my Masters degree to teach math. I know he was proud of me when I accepted my first full time job offer. I am so appreciative of him for being by my side every step of the way. God has blessed us with dad. It is only by His grace that dad is alive and healthy today. Dad had a liver condition for many years and two liver transplants later, he is doing great. Thanks to everyone who has prayed for him over the years. God has truly answered those prayers! Dad has always been our strength and he has received that strength from God. So dad, if you get around to reading this, thanks. Thanks for being a role model, a teacher, a provider, and most importantly, a friend! May God bless you with many more years on this Earth so that you may bless others with your life. I love you dad!

Employed!

Today I accepted an offer to teach at Pulaski County High School this upcoming school year. God is so faithful! Life is funny sometimes. Last week I was eager for any opportunity I could come across. By this morning, I had two offers, one at Pulaski and one at a middle school in Roanoke. There were times today when I wished I only had the one offer! It was a tough decision to make, as both schools offered a lot of positives. In the end, I went with my gut. I got a really good impression of the administration at Pulaski when I visited and trust that they will help my transition to teaching be as smooth as possible. It has been a long journey to this point, but here I am with my first real job. I am so thankful for the support my family has given me throughout my life leading up to this point. I look forward to seeing how God will use me at Pulaski. Exciting times are ahead! Thanks to everyone for all your prayers and support!

Seeking God's Direction

I have not updated in a while! It is hard to believe that it has almost been a month since the semester ended. I have been substitute teaching in NY and enjoying time spent with family and friends. During this time I have been seeking leads for teaching jobs. Last week I got a call to interview at Pulaski High School and so yesterday I drove the 9 hours down to Blacksburg. I have an interview tomorrow at 9 am. Please pray for this opportunity and any others that may come. Getting a job for the fall would go a long way to helping me support myself fully as well as start paying off loans. I am just praying that I can have patience if a job is not in the Lord's plan. If I don't get a job, then I will most likely be student teaching. I know this would be a valuable experience if that is the case. God is good and His will be done! Thanks for your prayers!