Circle Back

Back in the United States, things have been different than I've expected. Plans have changed that no longer include Chicago, and that has led me back to where I began before going to Spain. When I left to go to Spain, my dream was to learn to speak Spanish more fluidly, immerse myself in the culture, and return to Fort Wayne to work at the Spanish immersion school here where I student-taught. It seemed so exciting and interesting. After four years in Spain, that dream began to fade, like a mirage that fades away when you examine it more closely. I explored other opportunities, as life does change and old dreams need to be revised, never dreaming that my path would come in full circle. Recently, I applied for a 5th grade teaching position at the school I'd dreamed of teaching at and was offered the position pending school board approval. Excitement, butterflies, and an almost frightening sense of responsibility fill my body as I prepare to lead and teach beginning in a few weeks. Please pray for me in this new endeavor. I know it will be as challenging as it will be rewarding.