a ray of sunshine

well, this last week, i was getting a little down and having a little more trouble focusing on my blessings and the good things in life. i moved my Book of Mormon into the bathroom so that i could read my scriptures a little more and it worked. i read at least a chapter a day and was able to read a little at a time and digest the couple of verses i read.

well, then it was our anniversary and we have a little tradition of going up to tuacahn in st. george to see in a play. my mom agreed to watch Craig again this year so that we could go and we drove up with Trevor's parents. it was a nice trip, although honestly, carpooling on trips is not my favorite. it was a little difficult not being able to just relax when we wanted to. but we all saved money and gas and we got to talk more and i got to know mom and dad better. in a good way. overall, it was fun!

on Friday, i received a message from a principal at marion earl, the school i did my student teaching, practicum and went there for elementary school myself! it was the new vice principal asking if i wanted the half day kindergarten substitute position. all day long i tried to call her back, but she was either busy or i had no reception (we stayed in mesquite because i, as a ccsd employee, got a free room!!!) driving through the gorge. (we ate lunch in st. george, the went back to the hotel because we had nothing else to do and wanted a nap)

Finally, i was able to get a call from the principal that i knew before and she offered me the sub position for half day kindergarten, again! i had declined it earlier in august, hoping to work at another full time school. apparently, a man had picked up the job and come in on Friday and the principal did not like her. so, she will tell him on Monday that it is not working and i can come in on Tuesday. ALSO, there's MORE!! :D the morning kindergarten teacher is pregnant and due any day (Melissa jolley/mendenhall, who i know, lds) and they wondered if i would be her sub while she was out on maternity leave! so i could work full time, in the same room in kindergarten! it's not a real teaching job, but a job is better than no job! i was thrilled! i knew right away all of the prayers on my behalf had helped and i was reminded how much Heavenly Father loves me! He loves my family. He really does look after us and knows what is best for us. i might still have half days with Craig but i know there is hope for getting a little more money and someday this hiring freeze will be over and ccsd can hire many teachers to fill the positions being filled right now by substitutes.

In the end, there was a ray of sunshine to my day and the many comments of hope and encouragement from my blog were wonderful.