Exhausting Week!!

This has been a very hard week for me physically as well as emotionally. I started the week off with what I thought was a cold- but when I wasn't feeling better by Wednesday I called the doctor. I'm very glad I made that call! I am now on three medications to clear up a sinus infection (not something I want for the flight!) This explains why I have been so very tired all week. But, I should be feeling much better in the next couple of days. And, as Jim pointed out- it might be beneficial to have the antibiotics in my system for the trip. God's timing is amazing!

Today I was feeling a little better and decided to call the school to find out if they had made any decisions about interviewing for the two teaching positions open for this up coming school year. I spoke with the principal who apologized for the fact I will not be getting an interview. There were over 240 applications submitted for those two openings, and I simply do not have the experience others have. While I respect their decision, I cannot help but be disappointed. In my mind this was the perfect job for me. But, I realize God is in control and must have other plans for my future. I must admit it will be nice to be able to relax once we return from Ghana and not have to begin setting up a classroom. I will continue to sub until I find a permanent teaching position- or until God shows me another path.

Perhaps the most difficult part of the week was saying good bye to Brianna. She is spending time with her dad in Fennimore until I return. This means I will not see her for about a month. This is the most time we have spent apart and I will miss her greatly. Thank goodness for cell phones and computers!!

Now, with all that behind me, I am able to focus on my trip to Ghana and draw closer to God. I may be exhausted, but I am not giving up. By the grace of God I will be healthy and not distracted while in Ghana. I may not understand the things that are happening, but I understand that God is in control and has better plans than I could ever dream of.