- Since I last wrote, Paul and I both got new jobs. He started his in May and I will begin mine in August. He loves his one mile commute and coming home on his lunch breaks. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to my students after teaching them both first and second grade, however, I know God is preparing me for a new season of teaching (for the students and myself)...one that I would have never applied for: 5th grade. For this primary grade lover, 5th grade is definitely an opportunity for feeling intimidated and/or taking God up on an opportunity for growth and stretching. I'd love your prayers as early August approaches!
- My parents also came to CA for the first time to visit and see "our world." Paul scrambled to prepare our 2nd bedroom and install our 2nd bathroom (from scratch), but pulled it off around midnight on the night before they arrived. :) I was able to share my old and new schools with them. They were also able to worship with us at our church.
- Our first anniversary! We celebrated our first anniversary with both sets of parents and Paul's grandma. What a wonderful day to reflect on the past year of growth and memories together.
- Each of the previous blessings has caused us to look up and thank God for how involved he is in each detail of our lives....yet today something happened that made me feel a sense of urgency to blog..
In February I found a lump on my skin. It caused some alarm since I've never had anything like that before. After several doctor's appointments, an ultrasound, and a surgeon's consultation, nobody seemed sure what it was. We decided it was best to remove and biopsy it. This was scheduled for June 11th. However, after we realized how much better Paul's new insurance plan would be compared with my old plan, I canceled the surgery so that I could have it done under the care of a doctor within our new network. On June 26th, my mom and I went to a dermatologist, who felt sure it was a cyst and could be removed. Please know that I do NOT like needles in any fashion, but knew this was part of stewarding my body. This procedure was scheduled for today. For the past few days I haven't been able to see or feel the lump. I told the doctor this as she prepared the supplies.
She took a look and agreed, "I don't see any need to cut you open if I can't even feel where I need to cut. You're one of the lucky ones that had the cyst go away on its own."
I replied, "I'll be singing a praise song on the way home."
That's not luck! That's GOD! He heals.
Paul and I will fly east early Thursday morning for my brother's wedding. Now, there's no need to be
concerned about the care of the wound, etc. during all the traveling and festivities. Thank you Jesus for your love and healing physically and spiritually.
