This is not to say that I do not feel like God has called me to teach, because I do believe He has; however, I have a stronger pull on my heart right now to be the best mother I can be, and in our opinion (me and Brian's), staying home with the kids and "training" them up is the best that we can offer.
It should be no surprise to most people that following graduation, I do not plan on teaching in a formal education setting. This has been something that was worrisome to me, considering how administrators might view my resume one day and ask why I student taught in 2009, yet wasn't seeking a job until 20xx - when ever that might be. I have spoke to many of my mentors and professors at Regent and they all assured me that it would be fine. Administrators would understand that I felt led to stay home with my kids rather than teaching right away after graduation. Although, I don't want to discount my love for teaching and the joy that I feel when I am in the classroom. I really hope people won't discredit my degree and all the work that I have done to get to this point. I really am thankful for how God has orchestrated this path and I am excited about what is to come; even if it might be many years down the road from now.
With all that said, I am really missing my girl during the day; I have gone from spending 10+ hours of wake time a day with her, to only about 2 hours of wake time a day. This is really hard on my heart! I know that she is in good hands though and I wanted to share with you Courtney's blog because she is posting many pictures and exciting news about what they are doing each day. She is also giving me "Sierra's Daily Details" every afternoon, which is a sheet filled out listing how many times she pooped/peed, how long she slept and what time, what she ate at every meal, and then all the activities that she did that day. Courtney really is a wonderful blessing to Brian and I and we thank God daily for placing her in our life. It was totally ordained by Him alone. We are overjoyed knowing that Sierra is having so much fun and that she is getting to do many things with Courtney and her dear little boyfriend "JD." I would be lying though if I said I wasn't just a wee bit jealous. I miss my baby girl!!! :(
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Karen, thanks for your kind words! You are so wonderful, and it is my honor to be able to watch Sierra! I also wanted to say--God will tell you when he wants you to teach in a classroom. Being a mom comes first, as you have said!! You go, girl! I'm right there with you on that one!!
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