Pick up a roadmap, you’re going to need it…

I’ve been in and out of my new workplace for the last week. My contract officially begins tomorrow and I’m so excited. This is a new opportunity and I’ve already learned so many skills. I’ve learned framing and lincing routines and how to rmote access a computer and how to audit computer systems. It’s been a blur. New email addresses, new passwords, new people, new adventures all coming my way. I’ve pretty much been out of work for almost a month and I’m ready to get on a schedule.  The next few days are full - Holy Day mass and in-services, a retreat in Leavenworth (sp?),  hard manual labor in the classroom getting things ready, student/teacher/parent meet and greet, etc.

Along with the challenges of work there are the challenges of learning to live with new people.  Chelsea and I get along great and Leah moves in on Saturday. This is going to be a house full of very different people, but I’m trusting the Lord that this is a good placement for me for the next 9 months of my life. Already conversations with Chelsea have stretched me and taught me how precious openness is between people. It’s a sweet and painful thing. She is challenging me by her example to be more faithful in the Prayer Room.