Change is Good

To say a lot has changed would be an understatement.  In August of this year, I left the peace and security of the office job I had for almost 8 years and plunged head first into the uncertainty of teaching special education for the local public education district.  I had been pondering what my “life’s work” would be for a while and when an opportunity that was clearly divine intervention was presented to me, I took it and didn’t look back!  I joined a 3-year pilot program that provides specialized instruction to teachers wanting to teach students with learning disabilities.  Am I overwhelmed?  Yes, of course.  I left the quiet seclusion of my small office desk job and entered into a world where I spend each day surrounded by and interacting with hundreds of people…and I LOVE IT!  I used to cry sometimes because I could not find joy in my work, now I find myself shedding tears of gratitude and happiness as I walk down the halls that smell like construction paper and white glue because I am so thankful for the opportunity to give back to my community and make a real difference in this world.  Have I found my “life’s work”?  ABSOLUTELY!  I am truly blessed to have this opportunity!