Public again...

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December 2012

Today is the day after Christmas 2012, and this year has been a blur.  Biggest milestones...

• National Boards achieved. 
•  25 hours down, 20 to go toward master's degree.  
• In the process of buying a house.

We're so blessed, and I am so thankful.  ♥

Moving Forward

On Saturday, November 17th at 4:30 a.m. after dreaming about my results all night, I finally got out of bed to see if scores were posted.  I entered my username and password and then covered my eyes.  I peeked through my fingers, and......I'd typed the wrong password.  So, I tried again, covered my eyes, peeked, and....."Congratulations, you are a National Board Certified Teacher!" scrolled across the screen.  The relief I felt was indescribable...a tangible weight was truly lifted.

Today I am also finishing assignments for my last class this semester, so I'm looking forward to a break for my cognitive self.  This journey through National Boards and my Master's so far has been completely on God's momentum.  I have felt inept, incompetent, unable, unworthy, and completely over-extended.  But my God is carrying me and has blessed me with an amazing support system.  "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord of hosts."

Thanksgiving in Wyoming 2012

After 18 hours of driving in Mom and Dad's RV (followed by their small car), we arrived in Casper for Thanksgiving with Grandma Marcia and Uncle Todd.  "We" included the Kernses, the Murrays, the Smiths, Snuffy, and Harmony.  The driving was rough, but the memories were worth it.  Thank you, God, for my amazing family who I love so much.  We are blessed.