A New Day is Coming
Well, here I am, once again, beginning a new journey. It feels good, but somehow not quite complete. It is only in the beginning stages, literally hours, but still a little surreal.
I ended my time working as a teacher in the school system today. It was a decision that has been in process for several years now. When we decided that public school wasn’t working out too well for our son and we decided to homeschool him, I began thinking of changing my path as well. So, two years later, I am at that “jumping off” point. I know it is what I am to do, for myself and my family and most importantly, it is what the Holy Spirit has led me to do. The feelings that I am having at the moment are a little like I am walking away from my identity as a “teacher of children with special needs” and walking toward completely embracing my identity as a “follower of Christ”.
I think the natural feelings I am having right now are just that, “natural”. They will pass soon and the picture of who I am and who I am going to be will begin to look much clearer to me. My family needs me—all of me. And I need to be completely surrendered to my Father, who has many wonderful things planned for me and for my family.
There is freedom in following the leading of the Holy Spirit. There are also unknown experiences awaiting. I like that….I like knowing I can totally trust my Father with EVERYTHING in my life and know, have confidence and be assured in his love for me.
I already see things a little clearer by simply writing these words…
Oh I’m so excited for you as you start on this new journey. Enjoy!
May 31st, 2008 | #
Thanks Nancy! I am already enjoying the freedom of being at home with my family.
June 2nd, 2008 | #
Christy, I am so happy for you. There is a freedom in following the leading of the Lord. I know you will enjoy those precious times with your kids. I’m sorry I have not been around much lately. Things have been kind of crazy. Baseball season finally ended last week. We had a long weekend away over Memorial Day and Clay has had two trips to the doctor’s office. We find out the results on June 10th. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. I hope your week goes well. Blessings to you.
June 3rd, 2008 | #
Amy,
Thanks for stopping by….. i am beginning to see the rewards of being at home with the new little one. Those moments in the early morning hours that I was missing because of having to go to work, are becoming moments that I can now experience…and that experience seems to be deepening my relationship with my new daughter.
I’m sorry to hear about Clay…what were visits for? I hope nothing serious–keep us posted, please! We are looking forward to seeing you all in August!
Give your family our love–
June 3rd, 2008 | #
Christy,
Clay had a strange looking mole removed from off his back that the doctor was concerned about. They removed it and he had to have 5 stitches. They sent it off to be tested. Waiting for June 10th has been a bit nerve racking. We go back to have the stitches removed and receive the results of what it was.
We are looking forward to seeing you too. Blessings to you.
June 4th, 2008 | #
Amy,
Let Clay know we are praying for him. And rest assured, God is in control and He has Clay in the palm of His hand. What a awesome place to be!! Let us know how things go on the 10th.
Have a beautiful day today!!
June 4th, 2008 | #