Blue Happy Living

I have no idea how in the world to share this with you. It’s hard to put it out there but the time has come. As of May of 2019 I will no longer be a teacher. I’m retiring from Wylie Prep the school I have loved, worried over and poured my heart and soul into for the past 13 years. I’ll be honest I’m struggling these days with the final decision to bring this to reality. You have to know I love this school, these kids and these people who walk the property as staff. This was never a job it was a mission given to me to serve. I remember the first day I walked in to my class 6 little faces looked at me. From that moment on I was in love. Today we serve over 100 kiddo’s in the art room and what a blessing that is. I love looking at each and every one of their faces. It really is a joy to be a part of their youth and growing up.

In the fall of 2017 during a homecoming pep rally I stood in the door of my art studio at school. I could hear the kids in the distance on the football field cheering the newly announced homecoming court. At that very moment God told me my service was done. My time at Wylie Prep has come to an end. I was disobedient and decided I wasn’t ready to go. I taught the rest of that year and this year. The burden of being disobedient weighed on my heart every day. Deep in prayer I decided to walk in my faith and follow what God has told me to do and that is to walk away.

I have no idea what is next for me what I do know is the peace I feel in my heart. I can’t lie and say it’s all a big bowl of cherries because I’m struggling. I love being in class with these kids. I love to see them create what is in their heart and head on canvas. I thought when the letter was posted to the families I would have regret but I didn’t I felt like I had finally obeyed and found my path. It’s been a while since I’ve had a feeling of peace but tonight peace fills my heart.

Life if full of twist and turns we all experience them. It’s not easy to step out in faith and follow what God has told me to do but I’m doing it. In someway it’s empowering. I’m excited for the future and what lies ahead for me. I know that God isn’t done with me yet. I know that I have much more to give and without a doubt I know my future is bright.

When you are a believer and God calls on you to move it is one of the most beautiful moments in your life, yes scary but beautiful. Basically this is me opening my arms and heart to what God has in store for me next.