a dream come true

  I had the privilege to witness a dream come true

the making of a memory

an amazing experience 

for two people I love

Return to the Path

 It had been quite awhile since I'd walked the path...

the summer was so hot, and too easily I could talk myself into some other activity.

Today is a perfect early fall day...and a perfect opportunity to return to the path!

 the sunlight

the wind 

natural sound

immersing myself in the beauty

When I woke up this morning

I felt the need to compartmentalize all the issues running through my mind...

walking the path focuses me-

one step at a time...

I am not alone.

Faith gives me strength

and

Hope walks with me...

on the path.

Change

Change is inevitable

some aspects of change are positive

others not so much

yet in all change there is a choice

rejecting, lamenting, becoming paralyzed in fear and regret

OR

embracing, trusting, hoping, and moving forward

I face the change...

there are tears

dried by the wind and the sun

there are rocks ahead

and I may stumble

though faith will keep me on the path

embracing change

holding onto hope

trusting

moving forward

Change is inevitable

Vacation views

time away

time together

time outside

time to do new things

time to enjoy

time to reflect

Green Light

On August 8th I accepted the full time K-2 General Music position

in McFarland

Letter of Resignation to Evansville,

Goodbyes

friends congratulating me

wanting to be excited, yet feeling so sad

emails and phone calls

Such a surreal feeling

and then to see my(former) position posted and know I wouldn't even be qualified to apply for it...

(certification change)

I drove through steady rain yesterday on my way to McFarland.

From the moment I stepped out of my car in the parking lot, everything changed!

I introduced myself to the teacher getting out of the car next to me, 

and as we walked in the building, I felt so welcomed!

Everyone I met was friendly and warm, telling me I'll love it there, 

offering help in my transitioning!

Still feels a bit surreal,

but I'm excited for my new beginning...

thankful for the "green light" go ahead!

Blue Sky Peeking Through

I interviewed with a team from McFarland on Friday.

Such a different mindset from 2 months ago...

excited about going back to Evansville, pros outweighing cons,

but yet open to a new opportunity that was put in my path!

I could be happy

I could make friends

I could be excited about a new music room, new possibilities, new kids to teach and love.

And so I wait

and hope

and pray

knowing that God knows our needs

and ultimately

HE has it all in His control.

an unsettling dream

In the past year and a half I have not often had dreams about my dad, but last night's was quite unsettling!
I "saw" him across a crowded room. He was younger looking and fit, with no trace of Parkinson's Disease.  I tried to catch his eye, and followed him as he walked outside, calling to him, yet he didn't seem to hear me...
He was getting into a car and I was screaming, "Dad!!!!"
Then right before I woke up, we locked gazes...there was a hint of a question in his eyes, but no recognition...and I cried.

Sometimes I feel so alone.