some changes

So most of you know that I was doing AmeriCorps through the Northwest Leadership Foundation (NLF), and I started in Septembe. I had signed up to be a part of the ProTeen team, working with a program called Street Behaviors. Unfortunately, the school district has not funded the program for the current school year, so I have kind of been in limbo for the past 5 months. It has been a frustrating and emotional experience, and hadn't been doing anything really that I could call "service". It was so awesome to get to be around NLF and get to know so many awesome people that are committed to making a real difference in Tacoma. It took me awhile, but about a month ago I made the difficult decision to leave AmeriCorps/NLF. My last day was a few weeks ago, and although I am no longer there, I still treasure the friendships and connections I made there.



After I decided to leave, I felt a real peace with my decision. However, my second thought was, "okay, I have to get a job!" I emailed my old boss at Camp Berachah, where I worked for a few summers, and asked her if they were hiring. She told me that they had a hiring freeze until March because of finances. Then about a week later, I got an email from her and she said that YES, they are hiring for a part-time instructor. My good friend Dawn is leaving her instructor position at the end of February, so they needed someone to take her lessons. So, as of March 1st I am going to be teaching riding lessons! I am SOO excited! This is what I love to do! Although it has nothing to do really with my grad school program (yes, I am staying in school), it is where God has called me at the moment. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity.

Thanks for being so supportive in this journey. And happy Friday the 13th! :-)