The door has been open....

For many months now, we've been praying that doors or windows or vents would open for us to return to Hawaii where I can get a job in my field of Early Childhood Education. Well, a week before we are to go there for a visit, that door has been opened and now we are calling on our faith to guide us through that door.

THE absolute best teaching experience I've ever had happened at a really small Chrisitan School right outside Hickam Air Force Base (Hawaii). I was able to use all the creative teaching and communication skills that God had given me. It was so wonderful. I had between 32 and 38 4 & 5 year olds that were under my charge. And as soon as the military community found out I was teaching at that school I had parents come to me begging me to accept their children into the program. And it wasn't because of anything that I did, I believe it was because I was a tool being used by God to touch these children and their parents. I was so blessed to be put in that position for 2 years until God had another plan for me. When it was announced that I was not going to be coming back the Director of the school offered me everything but the moon to stay... a huge raise, a title, and even a vehicle to get around (we didn't have a car). But I knew that I knew that God wanted me to be still and listen and obey. So I did. I was to spend the next 5 months writing and praying for His will.

We then moved here to Washington state where I found that all that 'education & experience' meant not a thing. No one was impressed or even wanted to offer me a job. I was 'over qualified'. After having such a wonderful last year of teaching, this came as a really low blow to me. Maybe it was my pride, or maybe it was that I had to realize that it's really not what you're doing, but why your doing it at the time that God has given you. In other words, it took me a little while, but I found out that I could minister any where, where God puts me. So... as Harvest Moon was born, I found many situations that God put in front of me to be able to share His love with others through the designs that He gave me. Instead of ministrying to little children, God was using me to help adults.

BUT now... I have to opportunity or the possibility for me to return to that school where I had such a wonderful experience as its director. I'm so excited and scared and happy and fearful all at the same time. Why, you might ask? Because God has granted us our request that He 'open those doors to get us back to Hawaii' and we believed that He would answer us. But NOW we have to use our faith that HE will provide. That is IF I might be offered the job. I haven't been offered it yet, but am to hear soon if they want to interview me when we get on Oahu. The woman who over sees the hiring committee is a lady that I know very well. Her son was in my class for 2 years (he had a late birthday and we decided to allow him time to grow) She was such a dear Mom. She was a big support for my teaching. When she found out I was coming back to Hawaii and we talked about what might happen she was so excited... I was so excited!!! So, we will wait upon the Lord and we'll see what He has in store for us.

One thing is true about my life and my walk with the Lord... every day is a new adventure and my life has NEVER been boring :) I love HIM so!!!!

So, on this Thanksgiving, we have so many many things to be thankful for, but right now at this very minute I am so thankful for a God who hears and answers my prayers.

Stay tuned ;)