The Me I See

Ok, here we go!
This is a validation of my singleness. I have always felt like blogs for families was the cutest idea ever. I couldn't wait until I had a family to do the same thing. I'm the girl who years ago wanted to send out a newsletter over the holidays to catch everyone up on my life. I never did because of the lingering thought of "that's for families."

As this age of technology has grown and the length of my time of singleness has increased, I've come the the conclusion that blogs, current day newsletters, are not just for familes. So, I'm joining what many of my friends have already been doing and blogging. I'm single yes, but can still do the things I hope to someday continue with my own family :)

So, to play the lovely game of catch up let's rewind 8 years!
I graduated highschool in 2001, to then pursue a career in Nursing at Hannibal LaGrange College. Upon entering college I realized that blood was not my thing and changed my major to Elementary Education. I graduted in 2006 with my degree and an endorsement in Middle School English. The years in between were some of the sweetest memories, many mistakes, and many glories. Going to a Christian college was possibly the best move I ever made. I grew so much in my walk with the Lord and am such a different person because of it.

Graduation came quickly, along with a wonderful job opportunity in the Hannibal Public School System. Who would have ever thought this city girl would end up working in Hannibal? Low and behold I love it! I have worked and lived in Hannibal for 3 years now. Each year coming with a new move! This weekend I actually thought about it and I have moved 10 times over the past 8 years. I'm pretty much over that now and am looking to settle down.

Currently I work at Eugene Field teaching 5th grade. In college I began thinking about doing missions as an occupation. Teaching is such an easy "in" when talking about overseas missions. My heart has always been for "there". The Lord has been showing me though that my "there" is right here! Hannibal is just as lost as the villigers of Africa and the merchants of Costa Rica. I don't have to leave the country right now to "do" missions. This is my mission field.

It comes with many challenges. I must constantly remind myself that this is not just a job, this is my mission, my ministry. I can easily be discourged by focusing on me and what I lack as a missionary but I must remember to keep my focus on Christ and making Him known within the hearts of my precious 5th graders and their families.

So, this is life as I know it right now, the superwarpedspeed summary of it at least. Until next time, much love!