I GOT THE JOB!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I was offered the 5th grade position yesterday morning while I was at the school substitute teaching. (Would you believe that it's only the second week of school and I've substitute taught at the same school three days this week?) My boss Jon said to me, "It's evident that the staff here is behind you." As I made the announcement in the staff room the secretary gave me a hug and said, "I was in your corner Sarah!!" Words can't express how good it feels to know that I will be working in a school where the staff supports me and where I feel so welcome. It's located right in town, so Ben can drop me off in the morning and then go to work at the church. The timing is just so perfect. God is so good! It's a year maternity leave position. The Lord definitely opened the doors for this opportunity and I'm SUPER EXCITED!

Thanks for those of you out there who may have been praying for me. I could use your prayers in the coming months as I try to balance everything.

I probably won't be able to post too much in the next few months as lesson preparation, teaching, and the life of a pastor's wife will be demanding much of my time. I'll do my best to check in on you all when I can, but those of you who have taught understand how demanding the job can be in the beginning stages while you get organized. I will say that the teacher I am replacing is AMAZING and extremely organized, so it should be an easy transition as I will have time to go and observe her teach before I actually have to take her place in October.

Today I also received a surprise vase of a dozen red roses from mom and dad Crockett (one set of in-laws) to congratulate me. I've been looking at them and smelling them all day. I love flowers :)

Praise the Lord! He has provided yet again!

Aside from this teaching news, I have a favor to ask. Check this out: http://timnew.com/arianna.html
and do as it says at least once for an aunt who would do anything for her little girls. Thanks to Tim New for making the website in hopes that my girl will win :)