One of my friends here at church and her family is moving this summer. Job transfer...story of our lives. My friend is also the director of the pre-school at our church where Parker goes to school. When they found out that they were being transferred, my friend told me that I was her pick to be her replacement as the Pre-school director. I was totally blown away. She thought that I would be great to take her spot and she is just a wonderful director and I love what she has done at the school. I do have a degree in Early Childhood education and I am the mother of a pre-school little boy and I love the Parker's school. I do. The teachers are great and Parker loves being at school. Parker's school is overseen by a board of directors that all go to our church. I was invited for a interview a few weeks ago and really, I came out of that interview feeling great. Many of the board members I had never met before, so I felt good about meeting them. They asked question after question, and I felt like I came out like a rock-star.
I guess I was wrong. I found out tonight from a friend, that they hired someone else for the job. Someone also told me tonight that they thought that this was a "blessing in disguise" and I have to almost agree with them.
It's strange. This is one the first times that I've lost at something...All growing up, if I wanted something and tried out for it...I made it. Not to be sassy or ugly, that was just the way it was. So, here I am at age 35, and for one of the first times in my life, I didn't get the job. It doesn't feel so bad. I'm disappointed, don't get me wrong. But, I'm secretary for our executive board on the PTA, I love to be at the kids school and helping in the classroom and honestly, I'm not ready to go back to work. I love being at home with the family and I know that right now, this is where God wants me to stay.
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Then it does sound like a blessing in disguise. You are a rock star momma!!
You ARE a rock star!
You are such a rock star, new job or not!!!
Do you remember how disappointed I was when I did not get the librarian position? WHAT A BLESSING! I am so happy to be a second grade teacher and that opportunity never would have come without the first disappointment. I can't wait to hear what your "consolation prize" turns out to be!
Sooo thankful you can see the blessing in being home a little longer with your precious children...even though they are in school, they need you available when they are home. God bless!
i appreciate your transparency. most people publish victories and stay away from disappointments altogether.
you would have been a great director and aaron could have seen that "coloring degree" in action yet again :)
the time will come....in the mean time, thanks for all you do to take care of and encourage us all (another one of your gifts)
love you muchly - andrea
You are my rockstar sister.
I love you.
I'm starting to believe we learn more through our defeats than our victories. I'm proud of you!
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