A few people have asked for more information on how this all came about in the first place. At the end of June I resigned from Bishop Kelly High School where I've been for the past 2 years. It was an unexpected decision to say the least. It's hard to say what exactly lead to the decision. It was partly my dissatisfaction with the school and my role there and partly where I am in my life and ministry. It just wasn't a good fit for me. We did not have the same vision of ministry. I loved the students. It was a huge gift and blessing to teach and minister with so many of them. I do miss the students. It just wasn't a large enough vision and didn't allow me to grow. So, I left without any fall back plan. Meaning......no job, no idea what to do next. It just happened. I owe much of it to my spiritual director/counselor Fred Hoadley. He really spiritually pushed me to focus on God and live boldly. Thanks Fred for helping me know my own worth and to listen to God and to obey.
So, basically I decided I just couldn't go back into ministry and I didn't want to get a secular job so the next best things....be a bum. I have been richly blessed by a series of events/people/occurances that have allowed me to take the next year "off", a sabbatical is the official term I suppose. However, it's really not worked out yet. Part of the process is to not be so planned, controlling and intense.
In 5 weeks I refinanced my mortgage, hired a property mgmt company, packed up my house and put it in storage. I made a tentative plan until December and was on my way. I also had lasik eye surgery and liberated myself from glasses/contacts. It's been fantastic! I'm so glad I made that decision. It was exhausting with all the little and not so little tasks I had to attend to for this to happen. I saw every doctor possible while I still had insurance.
So, there really isn't anything profound about how this happened yet. It has surprised me. I am usually slow to change and cautious when it comes to finances, transitions etc. For those who know me well......this is not something I would do. Yet, maybe it is. So, confused as you were when you started?
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