update

In the spirit of updating (TravelBuddy & Madre both recently came back from the blog-void), I might as well join in :)

I am currently preparing my piano students for our spring recital next week. I love recital season. I love having all my students together in one place and I love seeing them so excited and proud of themselves when they push themselves and succeed. As my schedule is transitioning to summer, I am in the planning process for my fall schedule and it is looking like I may be at full capacity with piano-teaching hours! It will also be my fourth year teaching since finishing school and moving back to MI. Wow! 

I am also anticipating some changes in my church responsibilities come fall. I am not sure yet what that will look like, but it will be worked out over the next few months. Sometimes I look at my life and think "how did I get here?" and "am I really cut out for this?" Even though I LOVE what I do and can't imagine myself doing anything else, it's easy to doubt myself. And as I slowly prove myself faithful with small things and God slowly grows them into big things, I am tempted to say "WAIT! I'm not ready!" But then I am reminded that it is in my weakness that God strengthens me and glorifies himself. I am also reminded that I cannot let my insecurities and doubts control how I view the future. All that does is put limits on God and his ability to work. 

in the midst of the job changes, two of my dear friends are moving away this summer. one is my brother who is getting married - even though we drive each other crazy, he is still a great friend to me and I will miss him when he is gone and our house goes back to girl world (and ty). he brings a nice balance to things. the other is my dear friend K with whom I have just begun a great relationship with over the past year. her husband accepted a job in her hometown out of state and I will miss our good conversations and her support and encouragement. 

ross is coming home this week! i am excited to see him (and his roommate john!) before they head off on their long summer trips. i doubt he will spend much time at home, but it will be nice to see him before he leaves.

alrighty. i sat down to work on my award certificates for my piano students and have since become terribly distracted. off i go!