Today is the first day of Summer and that got me thinking about first days. We celebrate so many first days- first day of kindergarten, first day of school, first day of life, of marriage, etc.
When I was little I had a Holly Hobbie lunch box (not the cheep plastic ones of later generations, but a good ole' tin one with the images embossed and the matching thermos with the wire to hold it in place), and I put a little puffy, googly-eye sticker carefully in the corner of the lid. I don't remember when I put that sticker there, but I'm pretty sure it was early on in my ownership of the lunch box. It had a little chick, just hatched, and said, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life".
I really feel like I am at the first day of the rest of my life right now. Last week I finished my 5th and last year at this school. This week my husband finishes at his current job and will be unemployed (yikes!). At the end of July, we move to Maine. Next year I'll be teaching high school at a Christian school in Maine; not only will I be teaching English and History for the freshmen & sophomores, I will be head of the high school, working to rebuild it, and advising the rest of the school on things like curriculum and how to promote the school. I'm excited about this new chapter. I've got volumes of work ahead of me. There are still unknowns (like hubby's job, and insurance), and I will miss the family and friends we have here.
But here on this first day of Summer, I've got that "first day of" excitement and nervousness. That hope of possibility as I look ahead to what might be.
Wow, that is a change. I wish you all the best on your new chapter. You'll love how beautiful the Fall is in Maine.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adventure ahead of you! Challenges for sure but also great rewards. Breathe in, breathe out, and you will succeed. Good luck on this new chapter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a change for you and your husband. Good luck with everything. But do take time to relax a bit this summer and recharge your batteries!
ReplyDeleteI love the detail of the wire in the lunch box to hold the thermos in place. I totally remember that, but I didn't know I remembered until I read your words! I also love that you remember this sticker and have connected it to today. Good luck on your journey! It is fun that you will make such a big move in life, but in our TWT world you can stay right here where we can find you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I've got a husband out of work too, it is a bit worrisome. But it sounds like you are excited about the changes coming.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to look at changes--first days. Congrats and good luck!
ReplyDeleteI remember when you told us about this job back in March, right? It sounds like an exciting challenge, but definitely, as you say, a first. I like your beginning, connecting your life's journey right into this new path. It's a great story. Best of wishes to you & your husband.
ReplyDeleteYour new job sounds so exciting.Good luck. Can't wait to hear about it soon.
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