One thing I’ve always said I would never do is to be a teacher.

It is not that I do not like children; I have no idea what to do with them. As a caregiver for older family my whole life had no idea how I would have my own family because I could not do it anymore. Teaching is one way God is preparing my heart for room and softening me up while also learning how to handle and discipline children.

The irony in all this is the years of stress about my future. God splitting the sea to give me a job as a Pre-Kindergarten assistant was something I would never have chosen. I knew nothing about what I was getting into, but I would have done anything at that point of my life, and I am sure God knew what it would take to surrender. Friends of mine said this is the job they always saw me in.

I started on the first of February with no prior experience of any kind in a school system. The only experience I had was being a lifelong caregiver and an assistant to my buddy with Down’s Syndrome, which I know God had me do to prepare my heart for this. The teacher I am working with happened to be my friend from high school. Every day at work has been so much fun, and I have learned a lot from her. Sometimes, I think she tells me way too much, but I appreciate it all.

Today, I was called to the principal’s office for next year’s contract. She told me that I am ‘very good’ and should go to school because I have very good skills. I am stern, and the kids listen, but I am also soft and they know I care.

My heart exploded. I’m literally winging it every second of the day and come to school every day having no clue what I’m doing, but I am trying. Every morning on my drive to school, I pray that God gives me the patience and grace to teach and deal with anything that happens. I pray my children will learn and that we have a great day.

I did not cry in front of her, but sat there thinking of all the wonderful things God has done in my life. My heart is overwhelmed and so thankful for His grace and never-ending love for me.

I do not know what I will do in the future, but I am not worried about it. I have learned to take life one day at a time and follow where He leads, knowing all He has for me is good.

Faithful is He who calleth you who also will do it.

I waited… and waited…losing faith… ‘and suddenly’. A car and a job: This is the life that God built!

“Jesus gave me a Brent” Faithful is He that calleth you that also will do it…

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