This week has been a whirlwind. Actually this whole month has been flying by. As I looked at the calendar today I could not believe that this month is already almost over. This week has been filled with knots in our stomach and restless nights and waking up wondering what the day will bring forth. I know I have people read my FB posts or see stuff that I have posted and wonder what in the world is going on with our family. I wonder if I am being too dramatic. People need jobs all the time. Are my posts for prayers over the top? Maybe. We have been in these seasons before. Praying, waiting, trusting. We even went through a season where it seemed like God was running late and Jeremy was unemployed for over a month. We have been in this waiting room before, but this time it seems to be much more critical. Maybe because we stepped away from so much and we believed that we would be in this chapter of our life for many years. Maybe because the hurt and disappointment is so severe. Maybe because there is a part of us that hopes that God will honor our faithfulness and bring something so much better in our life. Last Wednesday Jeremy was on step three of a principal position job. He had a parent/staff forum at the desired school and it went great. He got the call on Friday that he was one of the two finalist for the position. This afternoon two higher-ups came to visit our school to talk with some teachers and parents. I wish you could see the amazing relationship Jeremy has built with our teachers and the parents! Oh I know if my blog stalker is reading they know of those few families who are not happy, but that doesn't count. There are some huge differences between how a Christian school and a public operate, so there are probably some concerns on some issues. The staff and parents gave amazing testimonies of what Jeremy has done to help the school in these last few months and we pray that their testimony will bear more weight on the things that did not go as well. I am sure they will be visiting the other candidate's school in the next few days and my prayer is that Jeremy will be the choice they make. My husband is amazing at his job. He has a principal heart and passion for teachers, students, and families. My prayer is that this school will see the benefits he would bring to their school. We will not know anything for a few weeks since their school's district has spring break next week. So we will continue to pray.I know that I have to prepare my heart that they might pick the other candidate. I will not lie that it would be a crushing blow. I have been begging the Lord at each stage that He would not allow Jeremy to go to the next stage if this wasn't were he would be working next year. I also understand that the Lord doesn't have to work on my terms or grant me those wishes. I have to trust that at each stage He has been teaching us something. He has been revealing parts of my heart that needed to be examined. He has opened my eyes to things that maybe I would not of seen elsewhere. Last night we had some of our family over to pray for each other. One couple came at the end because they had another meeting to be at, but they just wanted to show their faces and tell us to our face that they loved us and were praying for us! When everyone left last night I told Jeremy that I am not sure if we have ever been in a place in life where we had so many people genuinely rooting for our success. So many people loving us and speaking Truth into our life. We have isolated ourselves the last few months because of the darkness and sadness that has engulfed our souls, but last night was the first time in a long time that we were reminded that we were never intended to carry our burdens alone. So maybe people think that I am asking for way too much prayer these days, I don't care. I am going to keep asking for it! As the next few weeks go by and they decide on which candidate to chose, please pray that they will keep going back to the testimonies of the people speaking on Jeremy's behalf. Pray that they will chose him for this position. Pray that if he is not chosen that our hearts will be protected from the disappointment and the Lord will swiftly show us what is next. Thank you again for all the love and support we have already been given. May Jesus be glorified whatever the outcome.
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