Every year I evaluate my life, and how it has changed. Last year, the 26th year, was amazing, frustrating, discouraging, encouraging, and full of changes.
This last year I subbed for 1/2 of it and then the other 1/2 I got one of the two things that my heart desired-a job. And although my job is hard, frustrating, and I have no idea what I am doing at times, I love it! I can officially say that I am employed full time in the profession that I $pent lots of time and money on in school. I have learned a lot and have an extraordinary support system who all want me to succeed. This is not a job that I would have chosen for myself, but it is one that chose me, and I would have to say that I have gotten many compliments on the strategies that I use with my students... some days I think that I was made for this job.
On top of the job, I am enrolled at UNI as a grad student starting to work on getting my masters in Special Education. I am excited about the class that I am starting next week, and the fact that I have no "summer" due to the other fact that I will be in class(9 credit hours)!!! Special Ed. here I come.
Then there is the husband, and although I do complain sometimes, he is here supporting me. He felt so guilty for moving us to the "middle of nowhere" and that I was not able to have the 2 things that I desired the most. He was there when I was angry, he was there when I was frustrated, he was there to celebrate with me, and he is there to love me and take care of me. When they say that there is one person matched for each of us, I found my chubby hubby that is just right. Lately we have been able to read each others' minds, we love to sit and relax in each others' company. I love him even though he is 1/2 way across the world on my birthday.
Family is very important to me also, I can never laugh so hard with anyone else! We have many inside jokes,and it seems that our relationships have grown to a place of acceptance. My parents are amazing and have a lot to be proud of! All three of their children are employed, self dependant, and spiritual in their own ways. Thank you to mom and dad for everything!
My life has become full, in ways that I could only imagine. I do not want to mention the part of my life that is not in place yet-being a mother. It is frustrating to see others become happy when you can not, but it is something that has made me stronger and appreciate everything that I have. God knows the way, I just have to follow him.
FRIENDS, I have lost some and gained great new friends. I have friend that will always know me, that feel like family, and that I trust like no other. I have new friends and old friends, they are all loving and accepting of me. Thank you for being there!
Even though I was freaking out about turning 27, I think "what can this year bring?" and I get excited about all of the possibilities.
~Heidi
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