Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Things are looking up...


It is 8:00 on Wednesday night Feb.17 and I have a smile on my face. A real smile...not one of those fake ones we have all flashed all too often. I can actually feel a little piece of happiness brewing in my soul and guess what?!? It feels good!

You want to know why I am smiling inside and out tonight? Is the suspense killing you? I bet a lot of you think I'm pregnant right about now. Hahaha...fooled ya'! I'm not pregnant. So the other half of you are thinking we are adopting a child. Nope...not that either. I am smiling inside and out tonight because I got a job. Whoa!!! Yea...you read it right. I got a job and not just any job. I got a job at the one and only CES!!! The school where I taught before Ian was born. The school where all my friends are and the place where I feel at home. I am so happy y'all....so happy!

My position is a graduation coach. I will only be working 18 hours a week and I have a flexible schedule. I mean could it sound any better. I will be working with kids as a mentor. I might work with kids who are struggling in reading or math, or kids who have behavior problems, or with kids who simply need an adult to talk to. I think I will love this position and I am so hopeful for what it will bring to my life. A new direction....

Wow...I am overwhelmed by the people asking me to speak at their churches, to their youth groups, and to ladies groups. I promised God..."If you bring us through this I promise I will honor You through our story." He isn't forgetting that promise evidently. I am going to try and post a column on the blog with all of the information about future speaking engagements so if you are in one of those towns you can come and hear me. A lot of people have been upset because they didn't know I was speaking somewhere and they weren't able to make it. You all know it all if you have kept up with our story but I'll share it again. I love to talk about Ian and you all know that. : ) I am really not cut out for public speaking but I made the promise so here goes....following God's plan!

Well I better go. I have a popcorn box to make for my new "office" at school. Can you believe it?!? I have an "office." I am pumped about being a working woman again and even more pumped about being at CES. Can you tell???

Have a blessed day tomorrow and know that your prayers for a weeping 26 year old brokenhearted mommy are working. They are working and I feel them at this very moment. I think you are all awesome!

New pic of Ian...I think tonight he is saying..."Go mommy go! Get out there and do a good job! I knew you would do it...I just knew it! Hey guys...that's MY mommy." Oh how I love him and miss him dearly.

Deuteronomy 31:6 (The Message)
"Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; he won't leave you."

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11 comments:

  1. I am so HAPPY you had a "Smiley" day. Can't wait to see you soon and hear all about it!

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  2. I guess I should have put that was from me, DUH. Kyla

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  3. YYYYAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!! THAT IS GREAT NEWS MARY, I'AM SOOO EXCITED FOR YOU. YOU GO GIRL!! THEY ARE SO GOING TO LOVE YOU. YOU WILL DO SUCH A GREAT JOB.


    ANNETTE THOMPSON

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  4. I thought you just turned 27?

    Anyway, congrats. I know you are happy to be back at CES and several of your friends are happy to have you there.

    Matthew

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  5. In God's ecomony nothing is wasted or done for no reason. EVERYTHING has a purpose. The Lord has put you in this position to mentor because He has prepared you for this job through your journey with Ian. I bet this is only one small way He is going to use you and all that He has and will be teaching you about life and death. Give all you have learned away to be used by someone else and God will be glorified.

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  6. Your new job sounds awesome! I am happy for you.

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  7. Congratulations!! and, waht a GREAT pic of you and Ian - he IS so beautiful!

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  8. Congratulations! The new job sounds really exciting!! Good luck!!
    Cassandra

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  9. Mary, That picture of Ian laying on you is priceless. You are so right, I miss reading about him everyday. I also miss all the precious pictures you post of him. We read our "Ian book" all the time. We continue to pray for Wae and you daily.
    Mandy

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  10. Although I never met Ian, I am sure he is saying "Good job Mommie!" I really wish I could have met Ian and hope one day I will get to meet you. I will have to wait until Heaven to meet Ian. :)

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