Two Years Ago

Two years ago, I was student teaching and starting the job application process. I was ready to graduate in two weeks, and then finish up another month of my student teaching. I was anxiously waiting for job interviews and that job offer while praying, writing, and thinking about it every waking moment.

Now, I'm moving toward finishing my second year of teaching, and Philip is the one graduating in two weeks. RuthAnn is the one anxiously waiting for that job offer. I'm now praying for her job for the fall.

As I think through my job searching experience two years ago, I'm dumbfounded at God's leading and direction. 6 weeks after graduation and 2 weeks after completing my student teaching, I was offered my full-time teaching job up North.* During those weeks, I had four other interviews, my Grandma died, and I finished up my college experience. 6 weeks after my job offer I was out on my own for the first time in my life.

It's amazing to see God orchestrating every step along the way as I now look back which only makes me even more thrilled to see how He will continue to guide and direct my life in the years to come. One day, I'll probably be looking back on this post and time in my life reflecting on God's continued direction in my life.

*May 3: I walked across the stage for graduation after months of reminiscing and reflecting.
June 6: I finished student teaching. 
June 19: I had my (unbeknownst to me) last interview at 11:15 AM. 
June 19: I, technically, started my summer school job, but I missed the first day because of my interview. 
June 19: I was offered my full-time job up North at 4:30 PM.