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Catch Up
"I follow your blog, you know," said quiet KT. And then, in case I didn't get the first hint, "You should write on it."
Yes, KT, I should.
This time, I don't even think I need to ask "where do I start." There has been one (and only one) over-arching reason that I haven't written, and that is that Work has started. It has been quite an overwhelming process that has left me reeling. But, it is summer now -it has been summer for a full month - and so perhaps it is time that I just unload the story. I will try to keep it brief.
In April, my two years of maternity/parental leave from the public board came to a close. As a supply, the unpredictable and urgent phone calls were causing me to dread the thought of returning. Childcare was a huge factor, not to mention the whole "Quick! let's get out the door" thing with four kids and three drop-off points. It took some frustration, time, and figuring, but in the end I had a plan for how to best make it work. I did return for a few weeks, and it went just fine.
Over the past year, I had also been on the supply list at the Christian school. The principal knows my situation with the kids, so has been very gracious in giving me as much warning as possible. And so it was with a bit of surprise that I received a phone call one afternoon asking if I would supply for the next four days. Because I was already booked with the public board, I could only do two of the days, but we made it work.
During my second day there, I received an email from the principal, asking if I could extend to the next week. After my second day there, she asked if we might talk.
I will spare all the details, but in the end, I was asked if I would take over the class and finish off the year.
There were so many difficult things in it all - quite honestly it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.
At the same time, there were many wonderful things, too. One of the highlights was that I became G's teacher! What a privilege and a gift to be able to see my son in his "other world" and to see the people that he spends his days with. I will also say that I could sense the prayers of people holding us up. In the end, it was a joy to be able to do.
At the end of the school year, I was asked if I would be interested in the job for next year. After much consideration, I went for an interview and was hired!
So: I am now a Grade 1 / 2 teacher, teaching only 50% (thank goodness!) at the Christian school.
And how am I spending my summer? I'm trying to simultaneously recuperate from the crazy previous school year, treasure my time with my kids and reconnect with them, and make long-range plans for this coming school year. Don't ask me how it's going.
Yes, KT, I should.
This time, I don't even think I need to ask "where do I start." There has been one (and only one) over-arching reason that I haven't written, and that is that Work has started. It has been quite an overwhelming process that has left me reeling. But, it is summer now -it has been summer for a full month - and so perhaps it is time that I just unload the story. I will try to keep it brief.
In April, my two years of maternity/parental leave from the public board came to a close. As a supply, the unpredictable and urgent phone calls were causing me to dread the thought of returning. Childcare was a huge factor, not to mention the whole "Quick! let's get out the door" thing with four kids and three drop-off points. It took some frustration, time, and figuring, but in the end I had a plan for how to best make it work. I did return for a few weeks, and it went just fine.
Over the past year, I had also been on the supply list at the Christian school. The principal knows my situation with the kids, so has been very gracious in giving me as much warning as possible. And so it was with a bit of surprise that I received a phone call one afternoon asking if I would supply for the next four days. Because I was already booked with the public board, I could only do two of the days, but we made it work.
During my second day there, I received an email from the principal, asking if I could extend to the next week. After my second day there, she asked if we might talk.
I will spare all the details, but in the end, I was asked if I would take over the class and finish off the year.
There were so many difficult things in it all - quite honestly it was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.
At the same time, there were many wonderful things, too. One of the highlights was that I became G's teacher! What a privilege and a gift to be able to see my son in his "other world" and to see the people that he spends his days with. I will also say that I could sense the prayers of people holding us up. In the end, it was a joy to be able to do.
At the end of the school year, I was asked if I would be interested in the job for next year. After much consideration, I went for an interview and was hired!
So: I am now a Grade 1 / 2 teacher, teaching only 50% (thank goodness!) at the Christian school.
And how am I spending my summer? I'm trying to simultaneously recuperate from the crazy previous school year, treasure my time with my kids and reconnect with them, and make long-range plans for this coming school year. Don't ask me how it's going.
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