I never thought I would be back home to start my teaching career. In fact, I promised myself and those around me that Eagle River was the last place I was headed. I had dreams of graduate school, overseas missions, and living in Music City. But as always, life has a way of working out in a much different way than we ever plan. I am now living back home with 16 kids of my own--at least for about 8 hours a day. This means I no longer have an immune system or the desire/need to unpack my collection of cute heels (however I refuse to ever completely compromise my sense of fashion for snowmen sweaters), but it has been an unexpected blessing. I can't imagine being anywhere else right now--I absolutely love being back in such a familiar place, surrounded by wonderful people who know me, my family, and truly care about me. I am working alongside teachers who I once had as my own, and walking the same halls that I once crowded with my friends. It has had it's challenges and I am learning so much about myself, learning what it means to be truly patient:) But most of all I am learning that no matter where God brings us, whether we plan on it or not, He has us exactly where we are meant to be. And for the time being, that place is right here at home. It's my time to stop looking backward or forward and simply live for today.
Here's a glimpse into my world now:) Enjoy.
