Not Always Our Timing

I have been wanting to post this blog for a long time now, but had to wait until it was God's timing.

So often we don't understand why things happen the way they do. Did I understand last year why I was transferred to a different school after school had already started? No. Did I have a good experience and enjoy last year? No. I knew as soon as the transfer list was open, I would immediately get on the list. At that time, I was convinced, that of course I try and return to my previous school. Never once did I consider another school until I got an email. I received an email from the counselor at my first school asking if I would consider Lamar. Well, if it could get me out of where I was, of course. I knew I could not have another year like this past year. I liked everyone I worked with, it was just hard this year. So, I interviewed for a 4th grade position which I love teaching 4th grade. I was offered the position. I am so excited to be at Lamar this year. Now I understand God's reasoning for me being transferred.

Now here is the really big one. As some of you know, we attempted to get custody of Alyssa last year. Things did not go as we had hoped, and the judge didn't grant us custody. Alyssa talked a lot this past year about really wanting to live with us. Her mom allowed her to live with us this summer as a trial to see if this was truly what she wanted. Alyssa knew without a doubt she wanted to stay with us. I am so happy to say that she will be a Barbers Hill Eagle next year. We enrolled her in school this week. Now, Greg and I were very upset last year when we found out the news from the court. Once again, it wasn't God's plan last year, because He knew what would happen this summer. We prayed and prayed that God's will be done, and it was!

So, it may not be when we want things to happen. We may questions why certain things happen. God will allow things to happen in His time.