Answered prayers

So, as you know, I have had a bit of a time adjusting to this new life in Sherman, Texas.  Not just living here and hardly knowing anyone, but living here and being a full-time stay at home mama.  It took me about month to get everything out of the boxes and in their place, and I have spent my extra time this week putting the final touches in different rooms.  I have also been making lists of things I want to do/add/change to each room so that should keep me busy too once I can save up some money to do it!

I have also been praying....ALOT.  I pray for guidance, patience, forgiveness, etc., but also for God to guide me to do something that would allow my light to shine.  For Him to open a door to allow me to be more involved, and meet new people.  Last week, I went to each lunch with Kate at school and as I was leaving I told the secretary that I would like to help out at the school whether it was being a cafeteria monitor, reading to the preK and kindergarten classes, etc.  I was a little surprised when she called me a few hours later asking me if I could come in a meet with the principal.  My first thought was, "Oh no - They aren't going to let Kate come back to school until she stops sucking her thumb."  I am going to get off subject here and rant for a second on the fact that Kate is the only child in the 3K, 4K, & kindergarten class that still sucks her thumb (that I have noticed).  I have tried about three-to-four different ways to help her stop, but to no avail.  Her teacher has talked to her about not doing it, but that isn't working.  Her teacher changed her color green (which is good behavior) to yellow (not so good) and it still doesn't work.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Now back to the subject at hand.  When I calmly asked Mrs. Martin what the meeting was regarding, she stated that Mr. Scheibmier wanted to visit about getting more involved at St. Mary's.  "YES!" I tried to do the best I could to stifle my excitement.  Maybe I can be the room mother and have fun planning all the classroom parties!  OR...maybe I can help out the lunch lady and pass out mashed potatoes!  Or what about making copies for the teachers?  I was all about it.  Little did I know what was in store for me.

I met with Mr. Scheibmier this morning after Mass, and we really hit it off!  We visited about a number of things and then he slowly approached the reason why he asked me to come in today?  I was already nodding my head in excitement thinking I was going to be the room mother for 4K.  But then he started talking about Casino Night and how it is the biggest fundraiser for the school because it helps pay the salaries, benefits, insurance and he thought with me being "new blood" at the school that I can bring in ideas that will make the Casino Night even better.  I went from, "Let me think about it" to him shaking my hand at the end of our meeting and telling me how excited he is that I am going to chair this event.  WHAT???

I got in the car and the song Crazy by Gnarls Barkley was playing in my mind.  But then I remembered the lyrics to an amazing song that my precious friend Jaclyn told me about yesterday and I realized that this was how God was answering my prayer.  It's not what I was looking for, or expecting, but this is my life God has blessed me with and I am going to let HIM make the most of me!  Because EVERY moment is a chance to let your light break through.  Can I get an AMEN?

I highly encourage you to listen to the song on itunes or you tube.  LOVE IT.  I told Jaclyn that we need to write Mercy Me a thank you note because they wrote it just for us!

This Life 

by Mercy Me

this is not my home

(this is not my space)

this is not my style

(this is not my place)

Can't get comfortable

(cant get settled in)

I simply dont belong

(cant get used to this)

But I'm here right now

(I can hear You say)

make the most of Me

(this wont go to waste)

If Im out of my mind

(yeah its all for Christ)

if Im making sense

(then get in line)

every moment is a chance to

let Your light break through

this life (oh oh oh )

this life was meant to shine

this life (oh oh oh )

this life was meant to shine

I dont have to stall

(I dont have to wait)

dont have to bide my time

(till I make my escape)

cuz heavens in my heart

(I won't settle for less)

I will lift Your name

(by the life I live)

every moment is a chance to

let Your light break through

this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to shine

this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to shine

its in my heart

its in my soul

I'll live everday

just to make You known

cuz this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to

meant to shine

hold your heads up high

this is our moment to rise

we were meant to shine

not just survive

hold your heads up high

this is our moment to rise

we were meant to shine

not just survive

hold your heads up high

this is our moment to rise

we were meant to shine

this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to shine

this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to shine

its in my heart

its in my soul

I'll live everday

just to make You known

cuz this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to

meant to shine

its in my heart

its in my soul

I'll live everday

just to make You known

cuz this life (oh oh oh)

this life was meant to

meant to shine

oh oh oh 

we were meant to shine yeah!