I haven't been on here in a long time. I should have been writing but life has been pretty busy. Bad excuse. Somehow always find time to read senseless websites but can't update my own. I've had to set my scrapbooking aside for now so I really need to document the fun things we do and the cute things the kids say so I don't forget when I do get back to scrapbooking.
In two weeks I'll be in my second semester of four, for my Master's of Education at Medaille. This is truly a dream come true for me. Hard to believe a year ago I happened to see a small ad in the Toronto Star advertising Medaille's Masters in Education program for Canadian students. This is not news to me as Leslie and Kelly both went there. But what caught my eye was that there was a weekend program offered. Teaching is something I'd thought about for a few years but didn't think it was possible with my grades and the cost factor.
So here I am, on maternity leave and a small spark of my dream coming true ignited. Steve and I went to an information session and learned about the every other weekend format. I was so excited about it, but knew if it were what I was supposed to do the paths would open up to allow me to go. There were lots of factors to consider with the biggest being Steve was still working in Edmonton and travelling out there every other week for a week or two stretches. Life was already full and at times difficult. I just prayed that if this was the way to go, then it would be.
After clearing issues of finances, completing volunteer teaching, I finally got accepted and man, did I have a good old cry. Max said "Daddy, why is Mommy crying - I thought she was happy". The path began to clear. Steve made the difficult but obvious decision to leave Tirecraft at the end of December. We are blessed to have amazing families who are always willing to help us with the kids. Kelly and Dave offered for me to stay at their house on Friday nights so it would shorten the early Saturday morning drive to Williamsville. I met another student Leila to carpool with and share a hotel room. It was really happening, I was on my way to becoming a teacher.
I have my first semester behind me now - it was a demanding one. 4 courses and lots of creative, time consuming work. In two weeks I begin classes again with only 3 courses but have to take a math requirement course. This is from Fresno Pacific University in California (I'm a Cali student!) but it's online and I don't think should be too bad. Still working at LHC, part time and the kids both go to Edna Thomson Child Care. They love it there and I'm so happy to have them together at one place. It's comforting. Steve started a new job a month ago at Messier-Dowty in Ajax. It's close, pays well and has great hours - off on Fri's at 1:00! It is a big adjustment for him but I know amazing things are coming for him in the future and his dreams will also be fulfilled.
I am feeling very blessed and contented. I have much to be grateful for, and I am.
