an open door - an opportunity.

Late on Wednesday the phone rings (way past business hours) -
A Principal from a local school was wondering if I would be interested in a year 6/7 class.
Thank you Lord.
This Principal was at a district principles meeting when she discussed her class need with another Principal (who just happened to be the Principal from my last school) - who went ahead and highly recommended me.
Thank you Lord.
Politics was in full swing - would I still be interested if I had to start the year (come in first day ) as a temp and then hopefully have the position made into a contract?
Thank you Lord.
The Education dept was insisting she went through all the unplaced permanents first (even though there was not a suitable match) - so this may not materialize. Still interested?
Thank you Lord.
The Principal suggested I come in on Friday and set up the room (the students commence on Tuesday as it is a public Hol on Monday). She would ring me on Thursday arvo because the dept may have placed someone in the meantime.
Thank you Lord.

There was no jumping up and down with excitement. No running around like a mad person. No second guessing. No what- ifs? I would not allow myself to be anything accept quietly grateful for the offer, the opportunity - the possibility. I am in His hands. I am walking the road He has set for me. I am trusting that I will show grace and gratitude no matter what the outcome.

O Lord.... Please, please, please, please.

Thursday arrives and I have this huge, horrible headache. I sleep. I pop pills. I have the phone real close. I have no milk but dare not leave the house . My headache is taking its time to go. It is 4.45pm and the phone call has not come. What can this mean?

I do not panic. I do not fret. I do not get discouraged.

In everything give thanks.
Thank you Lord.

I decide to ring the school. I speak to the Principal who apologizes for forgetting to ring me back. 'It has been hectic', she says. I believe her.

So, I am going to the school on Friday noon. I will assume the position of classroom teacher and get some work organized. WE are going to assume that I will start on Tuesday. The Principal assures me that she will do everything in her power to convince the Dept that I am the best person for the position. No guarantees. No promises.

I'm ok with that.

Thank you Lord.

In everything give thanks.

Many thanks for those who have prayed for my position and encouraged me along this waiting game journey. I am truly grateful.