A Fork in the Path

I'm whipping out the post in mid-run! I've got a little change of life coming, and I'm trying to tie up all the loose ends in our household.

For five years, I've had a wonderful job visiting newcomers to Holly Springs. I have visited almost 2000 households in my hometown during that time and worked for one of the greatest bosses ever, Joy Wilkes.

God has been so faithful over the years to provide part-time work that allowed me to help with family finances and to be at home with our boys. My job with New Neighbor Welcome Service was a true blessing. It allowed me to learn about the business world and marketing, practice my presentation skills on a captive audience :), and get over the jitters associated with talking to strangers. Most of all, it allowed me to be wife and mom first. I'll be forever grateful for the past 5 years.

I've started a new job this week, though. I'm heading back into the classroom! God's faithfulness never ceases to amaze me. I'll be teaching sixth grade to 3 fantastic boys. I teach 3 hours a day four days a week. I know--who's ever heard of such a thing? Well, it's true at Atlas International School in Cary. It's school like I've never seen it, but it's a neat setting. The owener describes it as a combination of private school and homeschool. Parents are very involved, and the kids stay home on Fridays to work on projects. Pretty cool concept, huh?

I'm excited, and I'm nervous. I haven't taught kids since Anson was born--over 15 years ago. I feel rusty, and my teaching chops are going to have to kick back in.

My boys are getting ready to go back to school next week, too. Anybody else? Thoughts on the end of summer and back-to-school?