The times they are a changing...

At least they are around here. After several years of running the PEERS Project for several local school corporations, I am resigning. The possibility of renewed grant money after this year is looking a bit grim, well, more than a bit to be honest. To be really honest this could very possibly be the last year, save a miracle from God. Not that I think He isn't up to the task or anything, but Jacob and I started praying that He would reveal to us what I was supposed to do. And so He did in a very obvious, beat me over the head sort of way. I love it when he does that, because let's face it, sometimes can be a bit stupid so it's nice when He makes it easy on me.

Long story short, I interview for a position at the local high school on Thursday, got the job on Sunday night around 5:00 and started this morning at 7:30. Talk about prompt response. I will be a Remedial Aide helping students that need help passing the standardized testing for our state. I will primarily be working with the math portions. Plus, it's only 25 hours a week, and I should make enough to finally not have to work two jobs. (YAY!)

I am very excited about this, to be honest I think I will rock at it. It's a lot more teachery (I think I just made that word up) than I thought it would be, I was thinking I would be a lot more, ummmm, Aidey. I made that word up too. I am feeling very overwhelmed at God's direct response, as I always am. You would think after a while it would be normal, but it still rocks my socks.

For all my PEERS kids, fear not. You guys are the best and have made the last few years a blast. Remember that I adore you all and still want to hang out. Let's go to Burger King and then go bowling. I am recommending a replacement to my boss for BHS and THS, and if she gets the job then you will be in super hands. It's entirely possible that she is cooler than I am, which I know is hard to believe. I already found a couple guys to run SSHS, and they are more than capable of leading you in a stellar, fun filled year. CHS, you guys are the odd ones out. I couldn't find anyone who wanted to take on as school so big. But have no fear, I am sure that you will get someone who is just as cool as Joe or I. I'm sorry you guys have had so many people, it seems like you guys kind of got the shaft, huh? But remember that you all rock. I don't know if any other school made me laugh as hard as you guys did.

That's all I've got. I'll answer any questions you guys have. You guys know me well enough that you can ask anything and that I will be entirely honest with you and honestly, you guys are amazing.

PS- Alan, yes, that's what I was doing at the school today. Come see me. Room 418. I'm the one with the coolness factor of +82.