I am not big on change. I like things to stay pretty much the same and expected all the time. Even when there is a change I want and pray for, I often go through quite the period of adjustment. But, when summer break came around, I knew God was preparing me for change. Time for a job change. For the past seven years I have worked in the school cafeteria. Glamorous? No, not at all; but ever so convenient for raising two children. I also see it was a great transition job. I started there pretty shy and unsure of myself. Having had my first child at 20 and then staying home full-time when baby #2 came along; at 28 I was a little shaky on my big people real world skills! So as He often does, God used my circumstances to prepare me for life a little further down the line. In June when school let out, I was not sure where I was going to turn. I had in the back of my mind to figure out this civil service stuff. While on vacation, I really had time to think about what I wanted to do. To be honest, nothing was crystal clear, but I knew God was again preparing me to take some steps out of my comfort zone. When I got home I answered an add for a teacher's aide position at our school, filled out some applications for civil service exams and left the rest in God's hands.
It's funny, but the job I thought I wanted the least, was the first offered to me and turns out to be such a perfect match I am just still in awe. The teacher's aide for HS special ed. It's not a coveted job apparently.
There can be some tough days with some tough kids.
You can explain a subject, be totally convinced they have it, and then find the next day they lost all the information you taught them.
They speak what they hear at home and that is not always what I deem appropriate.
These were a few of the warnings I received from the Superintendent of schools before he hired me. (Yes, I went to TWO interviews and you just can not imagine how far out of my comfort zone I was at that point!) I found the more they tried to warn me the more excited I got about the job. I want to be in these kids lives and make a difference. I know that I will rarely see the results, but I know I can make a difference.
So that is my big change. What a good one! I can't wait to share more with you!
~Blessings
8 comments:
congratulations to you! I hope that the job is a blessing to both yourself and the children that you come in contact with.
What a beautiful attitude and perspective! As the mother of a special ed student many years ago, I can only say, "Bless you!" Your loving heart is so needed in the world of special ed. May you grow and glow in His grace at your high school!
Blessings,
Linda
I'm so glad you found a new job, which sounds stimulating to you. I'm sure it has to be a challenge, too. Best of luck.
Mari-Nanci
Wow, that really is a big change. God has been prepping you for this role and it sounds like you will be such a blessing to those kids. I look forward to hearing about your adventures.
You are going to be great at your new job. I just know it. I have a child, David, that is in Special Ed. Sure wish you was on of his teachers. Hope you and yours have a blessed day.
Laura
What a great opportunity for you, Bonnie! God can certainly use you with these kids~they need a positive influence,so many of them never get the positive influence that they need at home. I'll be praying for you in your new job!
Good for you, Bonnie. I know the kids will love you specially since you were the 'lunch lady' already a nice person. MB
They are so lucky to have you! I'm sure all of you will grow in this new experience. God is so good!
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