Transition time...

Well since the Spring semester ended a couple weeks ago I have not posted too much here on my blog. It has actually been nice to have a little break.

Today marks the last day of teaching for me. I will always be a teacher; that will never change, but as far as a classroom teacher is concerned, it seems as though my days in the classroom are quickly coming to an end. I have been teaching at the North Woods School home of the Grizzlies since January 28th. I started in the high school wing teaching 7th, 8th & 11th grade Language Arts and also advisor for 1/3 of the graduating seniors. I was done in the high school on April 12th and started in the elementary wing (5th Grade) on April 15th.

On June 1 (well technically June 2nd because the 1st is a Saturday) I officially begin my seminary internship. I have been waiting a while for the right opportunity to arrive and here it is. This internship means that I leave the classroom and finish up my seminary education. I could have taught another 12 weeks this fall in 2nd grade, but it really is time to finish up what I started three years ago.

I am looking forward to internship. You know that most of the time it is advised that people don't return to their "home" congregation and often that is in relation to Jesus' experience when he returned to his home town and it didn't go so smoothly. Although I certainly feel like I am "going home" when God calls, we can only trust that call. I am not worried or anxious about this placement, actually just the opposite. I feel much at ease and very ready to get to work.

I have been cleaning the classroom with the kids. Packing up my belongings. Saying goodbye to fellow teachers and looking forward to having tomorrow off!

This marks a time of transition for me. I love change so this is very welcomed in my life! My blogging has been focused on social media and school mostly, and now it will transition as well, into the life of a intern. Maybe you will join me on this adventure, maybe you will read from afar and maybe this will just be a journal of my own, whatever it is I am ready!

This ad which was placed in the local newspaper by my internship church makes it real. They have welcomed me, they respect me, they appreciate me and their hospitality is very encouraging!