Endings... and New Beginnings...

Endings...
Today was the last day of school! It was a mixture of happy and sad. I will miss the students that I've had the privilege of working with the last year. It seems these past few days and weeks have gone by so quickly. I'm thankful for the chance to have taught them, but in some ways I think they've taught me more. What a privilege to have the opportunity to share about God and teach about the world He's created. One of the biggest rewards of being a teacher is seeing students' lives changed and the growth they make throughout the year. It was also exciting to learn about their home countries. Without fail in each year of teaching my students help me learn more about myself - this year was no exception. Yesterday we made pizza for lunch and today was filled with laughter, games, and goodbyes.

Not only will I miss the students, but I will also miss the wonderful teachers that I got to work with. The staff at ICSC is small, which makes it easy to get to know everyone. I was welcomed onto the team back in August and treated like family. I'm thankful for the friendships that I have made and will certainly take many happy memories with me!

New Beginnings...
In a previous post I had asked for prayer as I searched for a new job back in Rochester. God had everything planned out long before I even began my search. My faith has grown through the process and it was exciting to see the pieces begin to fall together in the past few weeks and rejoice in God's provision. I'll be working in the office at my church - Northridge. The current secretary has decided to retire after 22 years. I certainly have some big shoes to fill, but I am confident that she will train me well and help me learn the ropes. I'm excited to try something different and look forward to a new beginning.