Sharing my good news!

[percytruffle]

No, I'm not pregnant, so don't even go there! You all are bad, I am 45 years old after all!

Remember the art teacher position I applied for months ago? I asked for prayers the day I went in for the interview. I have since had a second interview and have been offered the job! I have accepted over the phone, but need to make it official still with paperwork.

The job is a full time art teacher position at a local Christian school that houses grades K-12 and a pre-school (that I wouldn't have to deal with). It is my dream job :). I actually joked with some moms I know whose kids go there that we needed to send the art teacher and her husband away for a weekend alone (they are a young married couple) so they could get pregnant and have a baby so she could take a maternity leave and I could step in...so, then it happened! The power I have. It's spooky I tell ya. She isn't just taking a maternity leave though, she isn't coming back. This is a permanent job, not a substitute position!

I will start this fall. Dd is in college and Ds will be a senior next year and will be taking some classes at the local cc and doing some independent work at home. Dh, when he isn't traveling for work, works at home quite a bit and dd goes to college locally and lives at home, so they can both help ds transition into his cc classes. It seems everyone will be home but me. :D

It will be very strange and I am praying hard that my migraines and other health issues will not hinder me from doing my best at this new job. I really didn't think that going back to teaching full time was even a possibility after being out of the classroom for so many years and homeschooling (which is a black mark against you as a NY state teacher). I really didn't want to go back to the ps system, but wanted to teach. That's why this job is so ideal. It is a smallish Christian school that is very ecumenical. It isn't really affiliated with any one denomination, although it was started by the Christian and Missionary Alliance which is my denomination.

So, there it is ladies and gentlemen. Celebrate with me. The impossible has happened! Happy Friday!!!:party:

[Mom2legomaniacs]

Congratulations! Those are some very lucky students having you as their teacher!

[percytruffle]

Awww, thanks Melissa! I sure feel like the lucky one!

[Jennifer in MI]

Wow, just, wow!!! Congratulations!!!! Raising my wine glass in your honor!

[Jenny in Atl]

Congratulations!
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[Brigitte]

Isn't is great when everything falls together like that?! Congratulations!

[Mamagistra]

That is wonderful...congratulations! :001_smile:

[jail warden]

Wow that's so awesome that it worked out so well!!! Congrats! :hurray:

[magic]

Congratulations!

[Philothea]

So glad to hear that you are pregnant, when are you due? :tongue_smilie:

Congratulations :D

[percytruffle]

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[DollyM]

Oh, you of powerful prayers - WAY TO GO. Now pray me an English position just like that ... in my town ... plenty o'time ... I don't need it until Fall 2009. Start now. Thanks :D

[Doran]

I so love to hear that kind of news. It's just the greatest thing to know that sometimes, life just falls right smack into place, and takes us along for the ride!

But, let's not discount the fact that you must have really impressed people at that school -- so good for you for doing a good job of displaying your talent and of following your dreams!

I'm thrilled for you!


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(...don't ask...just dance ;))

[WTMCassandra]

Congrats, Percytruffle! I tried to rep you but it said I had to spread it around *pout.*

[percytruffle]

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[HSMom2One]

I am also an art teacher at a private Christian school and I love it! When I was hired last summer I was just as exhuberant as you are now, for good reason. This is the best job I've ever had...fits me to a tee.

You are going to just love, love, love all the children and also the opportunity to minister to them through Christ and art. This is the very best part -- we can infuse the love of Christ and the truth of God's intention for the arts into the minds of little ones. What an awesome opportunity and privilege! I've seen on your blog that you are into the writings of Fancis Shaeffer, just as I am too. Go for it, girl! Preach his writings to the little ones and help make this world a better place.

Please be warned, however, that teaching art to children and youth is very, very tiring both physically and mentally. I come home from a full day of work and feel like rolling into a prenatal position some weeks. As rewarding as it is, it is also very demanding.

Once again, congratulations! Please feel free to PM me anytime you want to explore ideas or get input. I'm really happy for you.

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Blessings,
Lucinda

[percytruffle]

Thanks Lucinda. I'm glad to hear how wonderfully your teaching job is working out for you. I know I will love the children (I already know some of them) and the opportunity to continue to teach art as a reflection of my faith as I have in our homeschool and in the co-ops where I have taught.

I do know how exhausted I'll be, especially at first. I have taught before, but that was when I was younger and more energetic. It will be an adjustment! But, it will also be something to look forward to, a way to contribute, a way to put to use my skills and knowledge. For that I am grateful. I do have art students, give occasional classes here at my home studio, and have been making my way back toward pursuing my own painting, but being around those kids all day is the inspiration that has been lacking in my art life. It always amazes me how much creativity they posses. It reminds me of the quote:

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

- Pablo Picasso

Thanks again for your support.

[3lilreds in NC]

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Amy in Orlando]

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

:hurray::cheers2::party::biggrinjester:WTG! I'm so excited to hear about how it all goes when you get started! Will your next great feat be putting together some homeschool art programs?

[Jean in Newcastle]

Woo-hoo! I'm very happy for you! :hat::thumbup:

[WTMindy]

Congratulations!!!!!

[Michelle in MO]

wonderful and truly a God-given blessing! I still secretly wish you lived close by, so that you could give my girls art lessons. I love your blog and the name of your blog (The Art Muse). However, I'm so thrilled for you. This is perfect timing!

Blessings . . .