The actual day was fun. My kids threw me a "surprise" birthday party, we had a half day of school for Dominican Independence Day, and i got soaked after school (the typical Dominican tradition).
All in all, it was great!
Okay. change of subject.
BIG NEWS. BIG CHANGE. Everyone listening?
...good.
God told me something I wasn't expecting. and didn't want to hear at first.
These last couple months I've been really trying to listen to what God is telling me, and really praying hard about what the future looks like for me. I finally attempted to look for jobs in Hawaii for next fall, and applied to an elementary position open at a school in Kaneohe. The second I pressed "send," something didn't feel right. It was like a dark cloud was over that job and the whole topic of teaching or finding a job in Hawaii. [sign # 1]
So what did I do?
prayed. HARD.
I already said "no" about coming back to JCS for the fall.
He said "no, it's still open." [sign #2]
Well, here's the news...
God-willing, I'M STAYING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR AT LEAST ONE MORE SCHOOL YEAR.
It will be hard. So many changes to JCS are taking place - who knows what it'll look like next year. But I want to be a part of it. I'm not quite done here yet.
Financially, it will be difficult. Plane tickets, classroom supplies, necessary personal items, and so on.... but I know that if God wants me here He will provide, and all I need to do is trust that it'll happen.
So, that's life right now. crazy right? Just two blogs ago I wrote about losing the joy in my job and choosing to move back to Hawaii. Sometimes you just have to laugh.. HAHA!
Prayer is always needed. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers - they are greatly appreciated! I couldn't do this without your support :)