percytruffle Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I wanted to share this with those of you who don't frequent the general board much: No, I'm not pregnant, so don't even go there! You all are bad, I am 45 years old after all! Remember the art teacher position I applied for months ago? I asked for prayers the day I went in for the interview. I have since had a second interview and have been offered the job! I have accepted over the phone, but need to make it official still with paperwork. The job is a full time art teacher position at a local Christian school that houses grades K-12 and a pre-school (that I wouldn't have to deal with). It is my dream job . I actually joked with some moms I know whose kids go there that we needed to send the art teacher and her husband away for a weekend alone (they are a young married couple) so they could get pregnant and have a baby so she could take a maternity leave and I could step in...so, then it happened! The power I have. It's spooky I tell ya. She isn't just taking a maternity leave though, she isn't coming back. This is a permanent job, not a substitute position! I will start this fall. Dd is in college and Ds will be a senior next year and will be taking some classes at the local cc and doing some independent work at home. Dh, when he isn't traveling for work, works at home quite a bit and dd goes to college locally and lives at home, so they can both help ds transition into his cc classes. It seems everyone will be home but me. It will be very strange and I am praying hard that my migraines and other health issues will not hinder me from doing my best at this new job. I really didn't think that going back to teaching full time was even a possibility after being out of the classroom for so many years and homeschooling (which is a black mark against you as a NY state teacher). I really didn't want to go back to the ps system, but wanted to teach. That's why this job is so ideal. It is a smallish Christian school that is very ecumenical. It isn't really affiliated with any one denomination, although it was started by the Christian and Missionary Alliance which is my denomination. So, there it is ladies and gentlemen. Celebrate with me. The impossible has happened! Happy Friday!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in NC Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 A dream job is always nice...and your home "classroom" kept you in practice. Enjoy, Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Congratulations! What lucky children to be gaining you as their art teacher! Please keep us posted during the next school year. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Congratulations! What lucky children to be gaining you as their art teacher! Please keep us posted during the next school year. Jane I'll be sure to keep you all posted. You can't get rid of me that easily ;). I'll still be a hs mom for one more year, just a full-time employed hs mom for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Oh, Lisa, what wonderful news!! I'm SO happy for you!! :party: Please keep in touch here, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 You bettcha, I wouldn't dream of not keeping in touch! I've been here too long, you all are a part of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Congratulations! And I imagine very nice to have something to pour your interest into as this homeschooling journey comes to a close next year. Me . . . I'll be here 'til I'm old and gray :001_smile: (I hope). Many blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Yeah! What a fun blessing! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev in B'ville Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Wow! That is so awesome! Congratulations! You inspire me, Lisa. There's hope for the rest of us. Please keep in touch; your presence will be sorely missed. I know you won't be permanently gone, but still..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Way to go, Lisa!!!! God is good!!!! Best wishes, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 So cool! Except don't you think it should be, "So warm!" Have a wonderful time! And come back and tell us about it. We don't have enough art here, so you can't go away, ok? -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Congratulations and wishes for a wonderful first year~. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama25angels Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Riding Hood Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Lisa, that's wonderful news for you! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 LOL..congrats!! Now that I know your prayers work..can I please have a happy, healthy, long lived baby girl next? who has no colic, no medical problems.......(throw in the easy birth while you are at it) LOL seriously though..congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan P. Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Lisa, What wonderful news!!! I'm sure you will make a great art teacher. Blessings, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmoran Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I am so very proud of you (even if I don't know you)! This sounds like a perfect position for you. Yes, God is so very, very good! He knows just what we need, exactly when we need it. Best of everything to you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 This is fabulous!!! And I'm glad you're sticking around for your art and other insights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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