The fun's over...back to reality...

It's the eve of heading back to school after Thanksgiving break.  Feels like Sunday night, before school Monday...only worse.

But as I sit here thinking of going to work tomorrow...I am so thankful that I work where I do.  For lots of reasons, but mostly because I am there with P.  What would I do if I didn't work there?

God always has a purpose and a plan.  Even though we may not see it for years.  I will attempt to list how I have been able to watch God work in my career.

1.  I was so fortunate to land a job at Marclay.  I was only a substitute for 1 year before getting a full time job (at the best school, I may add).  I had a job offer in North Carolina and actually had a job at a Christian School, but neither of those seemed "right."  I knew God was in control after getting my job after subbing for one year!

2.  God has also blessed me with wonderful co-workers.  We're like a big family.  We all work together so well...which is part of what makes our school successful.  Everyone has been so supportive for both P and I since his diagnosis. His teacher has been awesome, the cafeteria ladies have been exceptional, everyone has been generous (they got P a bunch of John Deere toys and Toy Story games...he was thrilled!).

3.  The "small school" advantage.  One class per grade is kind of unheard of these days.  It's awesome for our students and us.  We ALL are like a big family.  By the time those kids are in 5th grade, we know them so well.

4.  P was approved to attend at Marclay.  Based on where we live, P should go to a different school.  But because I work at Marclay and can provide transportation to school, P is able to come to Marclay.

5. Great health benefits.  Between P and S's healthcare, we've needed those benefits!  So thankful for those!

6.  The doctors and nurses (and everyone else) told me how lucky I am to be in the same place as P for school.  It's less worry for him, for me, for the teacher, and everyone at the school.

But I'm not lucky...God has been planning it all for years!  He knew way back when that I would need the job where I have it now.

I praise God for my job! (I may need a little reminder at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning...)