Testing My Patience

So there are three ways that God is choosing to test my patience right now. Well, now that I think of it, there are more, but three really obvious ones: yesterday's accident, finding a job, and marriage.

First, the accident. Yes, I hit the back right bumper of a white cargo van on Friday afternoon. The cargo van took no damage. As for me, I'm fine, but Betty Lou (my 2000 Chevy Cavalier) has a dent and scratch on the front right bumper. We're working on estimates with Body Shops and will decide whether or not to claim it on our insurance by Tuesday. Fun times to say the least! I guess the moral of the story is not to look at a map when you are driving... even if it seems impossible to know where you are going in "back woods" Kentucky.

Next, finding a job. Well, that's when the accident happened. I have visited approximately 30 elementary schools to drop off resumes, talked to 5 or 6 (I lost count) principals, and have no interviews as of right now. I have about 5 more schools to visit early next week.

One of the schools reminded me of Greene. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. I enjoyed talking to the principal. She said there would be a first grade opening and talked to me about whether I would be interested in teaching first grade as I was only experienced in 3rd and 4th. My initial response was questionable, but after much thought I think it would be worth it to be at a good school to teach younger kids. How much different could it be? I love kids and they are still kids, just a little younger ones. And there would be no state testing for a year! I would also get to loop with them to second grade. That part would be very fun! (That's how they do it at that school; teachers loop from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd to 4th. Sounds fascinating to me!) I emailed the principal late yesterday afternoon to let her know that I'm interested. So I'll just pray for interviews. I want answers on the job situation for a few reasons: my own impatience and to get my stuff out of storage. Who knew teachers have so much stuff in their classrooms? As Brent said last week, it is like having another mini-apartment all in itself.

My last patience tester, marriage. It seems that no matter how much you try, there's always some way to touch on each others' nerves. It's ok though. Things are good here. We're going to try a new church tonight, our first one in Kentucky. I'm excited about it... but scared at the same time. I just hope we are able to make friends fast and get in a small group with people like our group at Creek. So it's on to making dinner and off to church.