Just a little update from me...
Yesterday I got offered a dream job.
Its at a local sports high school. Local high school spots are almost impossible to come by...
Its with teaching staff that I really like....happy collegues= happy workplace...
Its with kids that really need someone who can make a difference....God has been equipping me for this....and I have had a special burden in my heart for the kids I've previously taught at this school.
It starts with a salary of 55K and I get 12 weeks of 'holidays'...
My day finishes at 250pm, which gives me plenty of time to pick Jayde up from school at 325pm....
Its full time.
I hate the last part.
Not because Im anti-daycare or preschool.
Not because Im lazy.
Not because Im opposed to the idea of women in paid employment.
But because I dreamed of next year. I dreamed of less 'intensity'. I dreamed of spending time with (what will be) my 3 year old son, of golden days....
It is financially difficult to live in this area at times. Living can be expensive and Jack works six days a week to provide for our family. His job has been....stressful (to say the least) for the last few months. I dont know if this is God opening a door to try and take some of this burden off Jack? I dont know if its a door opening to ministry with kids that need Christ in their lives? I dont know if its a distraction from the main ministry of my life...rearing our children!?
I dont know what to do. And I have to let them know by tomorrow morning. Either answer will dramatically alter the course of our lives.... If you read this in time, please pray for us as we seek God's will for our family.
Matthew’s Conversion
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Praying
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Heather
eeeks, praying here too.
me too!
Boy oh boy!
Very hard!!!
Prayin!
Oh.
That's a tough one.
I have no advice!
I sent up a frantic little prayer because I'm not sure if it's too late! =)
I will pray more.
Well, morning has rolled around and the call has been made. It was a really hard decision, hope we made the right one. I forgot to mention that we are looking at buying a house over there pretty soon, so all our savings will be sucked into that.
I told them that although it was a fantastic job offer, I didnt feel our family was quite ready for me to work in full time employment but that I'd be happy to put my name on the casual list.
They asked if I could work the first 3 weeks of term till they could find someone. I said okay. So now I just need to find some childcare for 3 weeks...we can probably deal with that...I think.
They also implied that I could probably pick up casual days whenever I want. I think this is the way to go. I can just put my name down for one day a week and the minimum rate of pay is $283 per day, and I dont have to (usually) prepare hours of lesson plans.
So thats the update. Thanks all for your prayers. I kept thinking of all you Idaho gals, especially Heather who has been such a role model in my life. I realised that I get really affected at the thought of my kids growing up so fast, and that it would probably chew up my insides to put Levi in full time care. I also have some anxiety issues about letting other people watch our kids...something Im getting much better with, but possibly havent quite conquered yet. Also felt strongly that I need a year to just 'be'. To be the best mum, best wife, best friend I can be. To stop stretching myself in a million different ways and concentrate on getting healthy both physically and spiritually, and taking time to actually rest. Whether or not this will happen is another question, but it is my intention on making sure that I cling to God daily, to make sure that my treasure is wrapped up in Him and not in things of this world. I would hope I would be doing this anyway, even if I were working, but for me it is too easy to neglect the Word in my 'busyness'.
Thanks all for your prayers, and for your positive influences in my life.
Hope you and your families are well!
Sure proud of you.
Have I ever said that? You are a gem. God rewarded my little brother with a good lady.
I've always been partial towards Jack you know.
Quite a lady.
God bless you
Craig
Sounds like you decided very well.
I heaved a sigh of relief for you when I read your update. I think sometimes the most draining part of life is the decision making. I think it's easier to deal with the consequences, good or bad, once the decision is actually made. I think. Maybe not. I can't decide. =) (Ask anybody who knows me, I am very indecisive.)
Yay! for staying home with the kiddos. I, too, have a very hard time dealing with someone else watching my little ones. Even people I would trust with, well, my kids lives! There's just something about it that doesn't sit well with me.
It sounds like you made a wise decision.
I will pray for you over the next year. I, too, am striving for spiritual and physical health and feel like I can somewhat relate. Only I don't have that disease and I haven't been in school for a very long time. Does it show?
Sorry. I'm feeling weird and out of sorts. Not trying to make this about me.
So...
To sum up:
Glad you made a decision you are comfortable with.
Will continue praying for you.
Good luck having a three-year-old boy.
Will continue praying for you...
=)
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