Time flies!

I cannot even believe how fast time gets away from us! I started this blog two summers ago. I have not touched it since. That summer was alot like this summer in the fact that changes were coming to my family. That was the summer my Addi Grace was getting ready for preschool. I was a mess because my "always assumed" plan wasnt financially going to work for us at the time. Like many people across the country, the economy was taking its toll on us. Through that journey, I learned truly what it was like to fully trust God to meet all our needs. I learned what an "on-time" God he truly is. In the end, i learned how blessed I am way beyond what I deserve. I can look back on that time and say with all honesty how grateful I am for our small valley and the lessons it taught me.

That summer, failed plans (mine), and Gods plan brought me to Crossroads christian Academy for a great two year stay. Through Gods marvelous plans, I was able to provide a quality Christian education, go to work 3 days a week and take both girls with me, and watch my Addi grow for two years...as her teacher!! What a unique and awesome privilege it has been. I wont say it was always easy..it was down right hard! Then again, isnt everything worth doing?

God has brought us full circle now two years later. Addi just graduated kindergarten! Juliana, because of her late birthday is not ready for preschool for another year. Which brought us to another decision. If i stayed in my job as kindergarten teacher at CCA, there are only 2 available options for my sweet Juliana. There is nursery available for teachers, which has been a great option the last two years, however I can tell she is ready for more. Second, there is K4 which is preschool. Only at this school could she have the option of starting early bujt it would not transfer to another school in the future. Faced with another decision to make, god showed up and reminded us yet again how his plan is always perfect and on time. Addi grace will be starting Concord Christian in the fall...our first choice that didnt work out for preschool, and I will get some precious time with Juliana staying home in the fall. My heart's desire has always been to be a stay at home mom. however, I wouldnt trade the last two years with Addi for anything.

We are all ready for this new chapter in life. I feel confident sending Addi off to school five days a week now. I am ready to take control of my household again. I am excited for this time to spend one on one with Juliana. I am so thankful to be given this precious opportunity!