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Personal profile for user screen name: sisteract777@juno.com Hi my brothers and sisters in christo.I wish I could say that I have this wonderful perfect Christian life with a profession and no struggles. I am 45 years old and still trying to figure things out. I used to do drafting on AutoCad for years. But, took a break and went to college and got a BA in music. It was some years later that I decided to get my teaching certificate. I took the exam required and did not pass. The listening part of the exam was very difficult. I felt like a loser and didn't want to admit to anyone that a Music Major flunked their Music exam for Certification. The Lord was good to me by opening a door that year to teach at a Middle School. (without certification) I taught there for two years and the experience really improved my self-esteem. I was able to direct the school choir and put on major performances. It was so cool. I'm sad to say.. that I resigned this year because I couldn't make it financially on my salary. ParaTeachers are poorly paid. My principle hated for me to leave. It was a difficult decision but, I also have a school loan I'm trying to pay back. Since I last took my music exam, the state I live in now requires that you take three exams and must pass all three to obtain certification. The thought of trying to pass three exams is something that worries me constantly. I've been out of school almost 20 years now and am concerned about being able to pass them. I've taken classes and am reading study guides etc. It just seems so overwelming. I'm not lazy or one to give up easy I just know my limitations. I will be tutoring children through the Americorp program this year until the exams are offered later this summer. I will take them and see what happens. Its been a difficult road wondering if this is the direction I'm really supposed to pursue. I've been asked why I don't go back into Drafting since it pays better...I was ready for a change. With my personality and all this creativity it was very frustrating for me to sit behind a computer 10 hours a day trying to hack out a living. My neck and back used to hurt a lot. I knew I had to have a change for my own sanity. I also enjoy playing the guitar and worshiping the Lord in song. In fact I teach childrens' guitar in my home too. Ages 5 and up. I like teaching children one on one. Very rewarding. I feel the Lord gave me the idea to help suppliment my income. I live in a mobile home in the country and yet I'm not that far from town. I love the outdoors especially the quiet. I have two cats. Oreo and Cassie. I fish in my pond and go for long walks or ride my mountain bike and explore the countryside. Hey..maybe I should become a nature guide. (smile) I know nothing is impossible with God. I am trusting him. I believe he will do exceedingly abundantly above anything I can think or dream about. I just needed to vent.God Bless You for taking time to read this. (The above information has been submitted by the author for use solely by the StudyBibleForum.com) |