It’s been quite a few weeks since I have written in our
blog. My husband is from Florida ,
his parents and children are here, so now we all together. The move took about
18 hours, and we arrived late at night. For those of you that know me, I think
I had the home together by the next afternoon. It has not been the easiest
transition, as I have been pretty homesick. I lived in Missouri for 40 years, and this is the
beginning of a new journey for all of us.
I have had a training day for my new teaching position, and
as I sat there I found myself getting frustrated about having to start over and
leave a place where I felt not only comfortable but a place I loved.
God opens doors for us and brings people into our lives for
a reason, and even though we don’t have immediate answers, we have to trust in
him that he knows what is to follow. This is my time to trust in him and
believe he knows my plan.
On a positive note, I love our new home and my classroom is
beautiful. Everyone I have met at my new school has been very friendly and has welcomed
me with open arms.
My oldest son, Alex, has enrolled in college to be a
paramedic and has also gotten a job at one of my favorite restaurants,
Cheddars.
The past couple of weeks have given me plenty of time to
think about who I am and what I need to be as a person, mother, friend, teacher
and wife. Most of us probably attribute our problems to other people or to bad
luck or to the circumstances surrounding us. Truth is we create our own
successes or failure. The road to success and positive living begins with an
analysis of ourselves and depends ultimately on how we think of ourselves.
I read a book once that talked about how you build
confidence in yourself. It talked about first you need to take your mind off
the things that seem to be against you. Thinking about negative factors simply
builds them up into a power they need not have!
Instead, mentally affirm and reaffirm your love for God, the ability of
your mind and talents, the goodwill of your friends and family, your physical
health, your strengths, your future and your possibilities. Put yourself in
God’s hands and trust in him that he had this plan long thought out before you
came into this world!
Life throws many curve balls and sometimes we have to grab a
hold of that strength we didn’t even know we were carrying within ourselves.
God has blessed me with so many wonderful people in my life
and I know that Florida
will become my home and I will be so thankful for this open door.
When going through hard times or making a new move in your
life, find that strength within yourself and believe in God and his plan for
you!