Sorry it's been awhile since I've last written. I've been trying to do my best in keeping you all updated and it's hard.
I know I had said earlier that I had to make some decisions about next year. Well I told my school that I will not be signing on for another year. Why? Well it's not because I don't like my school, it's not because I don't like my kids; I love the school and I love my students. They are giving me more than I thought they would, but the one thing they aren't giving me is less hours. I've thought about this long and hard and it wasn't easy. Yes I could do it for another year, I have that ability. But God wants us to take care of our bodies and to be very honest I'm burned out. I've gotten sick so many times (I never get sick), I have no energy left, and I need a break. I work long hours every day for 12 months. I just cannot do that to myself. I have a whole life to serve God. So what is next then? Well I don't know if I said this last time but I'm applying to the International Schools of China. I sent everything, had my phone interview. Now I'm just waiting to hear back. I've always wanted to go to China after I heard about these schools. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I don't know if I will get it or not but I do know that China will happen. God has been showing me things, in random ways. He's also shown me to just be patient. I'm not a patient person when it comes to these things. I want to know right away. But we can't rush God.
So if China doesn't work out then what? That is a good question. I have written to schools in North Carolina but only heard back no. I haven't heard back from some yet. If I hear back and all of them say no, what I might do is apply to be a substitute and while I'm doing that start looking for the spring. I do want to take it easy but I do want to have some type of job:) Then I've also thought about coming back to Korea. My friend said public schools are better. So I may do that. These are just thoughts that I've been thinking about but don't know yet.
Pray as I just look to God and wait on Him and trust Him. Pray for my plans next if I China doesn't happen this time. Pray that God will show me what He wants, not what I want.
Thanks for all your prayers and support. Love you all!!
God bless!!
About Bethany
- Bethy
- Tianjin, China
- I'm an MK. I grew up living in the Amazon Jungle and the Andes Mountains of Peru, South America. I was born in the US but if you asked me where I consider home, I would say Peru. I also lived 2 years in Quito, Ecuador. After I graduated, I went to a B. college in Europe: Austria and then Spain: the best year of my life. I graduated from CIU (Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina) on May 5, 2007. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and B. I want to be a M. teacher, and someday, I would love to start an orphanage somewhere. It’s a dream of mine that I have had for awhile. I love kids!! Last year I was teaching in South Korea. I was teaching English to Koreans whose first language wasn't English. As of right now, I'm in Tianjin, China teaching 3 year olds at an International School. My contract is for 2 years. It's funny how things work out. I didn't have to wait a couple of years before I went overseas. It was like 2 months after I graduated that I came over to Asia!! Didn't have to wait long:) HE is so good!!
2 comments:
well if China doesn't work out you can come and watch the football game with me in NC!!! Everything will work out, I promise. Im at that crossroads too
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