Full Circle

Wow, what a school year (or at least 3/4 of one). I can't believe that today is my last day of teaching high schoolers for hopefully a long time. It's funny thinking about how at the beginning of the year for a few days before school started I cried a ton. I was feeling miserable already and not sure I could handle teaching. I was sick a lot, exhausted and completely unsure of my ability to teach and be pregnant. But, by of the grace and strength of God I actually handled it. It hasn't been easy waking up every morning and throwing up, giving patience to my students, and believing God knows what is best for me. But it has been good. I by no means think my discomforts are worse or unique to anyone else. But, God used them to teach me some lessons this year. I better understand what it means to have God by my side supporting me. I also thank God everyday for the wonderful husband he has given me. Matt has served me with much enthusiasm and joy over these last several months. And now, here we are one month before our first child is born. I'm feeling blessed, emotional, excited about my new career and grieving the end of an era. I cannot wait to stay home with my baby. I am 100% sure that God has called me to this place, but today is a day of closure too. Things have gone full circle and now I keep fighting back tears and will probably cry a lot this weekend. I am so thankful for how God has molded me and used me as a teacher and because of this great experience I will shed some tears. But I'm ready and I'm excited to move on to the next great adventure!