I've Been Gone For Far Too Long

Ugh...I have been neglecting my blog pretty badly! I kind of knew this would happen with doing my Masters and teaching...etc. Life happens, it's crazy and it's busy! I've been busting my butt in my classes and it definitely paid off because I received A's in all 4 classes this Spring. Woot. My goal is to graduate with a 4.0, fingers crossed. 

We have about a year left here in SoCal, meaning the Marine Corps can pick to move us anywhere they want..which puts a lot of pressure on me as far as finishing my degree.  Yes, the majority of it is online, however I would prefer to do my internship here in SoCal next Spring. Why? Because who knows where we could get based at next, they could send us off to another country for all I know, which will delay finishing my degree...NO BUENO! PLUS...I already teach in this school district and therefore the schools already have me cleared and they know who I am...so much easier than just showing up at a brand new area, where you aren't familiar with anything they do! I need to make a decision about what I am going to do over the next few days....blah.

It's that time of year where many families are PCSing....today I was driving home and I saw a big moving truck outside a house..and it made my heart sad. Sometimes I forget that we are only here for a short amount of time and that we will be moving next year.  I really have come to love this place and I finally feel settled after being here a year.  It stinks because by the time you get settled and feel comfortable somewhere, before you know it..time to move again.  Meaning...making new connections, finding a new job, finding a new dentist and doctor, making new friends, etc etc etc. UGH! the list goes on! Oh well, I have learned to just embrace this lifestyle after dealing with it for the past 5 years...

I have found that my life has only been full of obstacles and nothing has ever just been handed to me. I have always had to work hard for the things I want....sometimes it frustrates me that some people get things in life so easily, whereas for me nothing has ever come easy...however, I continue to be grateful for the wonderful things that I do have right now and try not to dwell on the things I don't have yet.  I know that God has a plan for me and he will give me the things I ask for when he believes the time is right.  As long as I continue to trust in him...I can't go wrong.


xoxo, Sarah