Making changes

http://savannahnow.com/effingham-now/2012-07-12/voice-rebels-signing

My yearbook editor for 2012-13 (Hannah Boyd) wrote that article for EffinghamNOW back at the beginning of July 2012. I tried to talk her out of it, but she insisted. I've never been one for the lime light...I prefer the term modest...but I went along with what Hannah wanted. If you've read the article, you know she hit a home run...not about the topic, but about how well written it was.

It's been a whirlwind of activity since May 30, the day I got the call about an interview at Worth County High. Honestly, as I said in the article, Missy and I hoped we could one day--some day--move closer to family, but we never imagined it would be now. June 6 was the interview date with the job offer coming on June 7. We prayed that if it was God's will for this to happen, He'd give us the faith and strength to step through that open door.

My biggest concern: making sure we weren't forcing doors open. I never wanted to push open a door and force my will instead of His will. So far, we're being amazed day by day at God's blessings on our family. He has provided so much for us and made the way clear. We have no doubt about this.

It has been a bittersweet time for me. I love Effingham County High School and fully expected to work many more years--even finish out my career--there. Such wonderful people, such wonderful students, so many wonderful opportunities provided to me while I worked there a dozen years. I was truly blessed to be there from 2000 to 2012.

At the same time, it is exciting to be close to Mom and Dad for my two children (the boy is due to be born Sept. 17, 2012) to enjoy. I'm also looking forward to being able to go visit Missy's family in West Virginia more often. It will be quite interesting to be walking the halls of my alma mater, Worth County High. It's been almost 20 years since I graduated (1993), so while many of the teacher names have changed, some are still there from my days as a student.

So many things to do, so many more things to pack/organize. I joked with Mom and Dad the other day about the things in life that cause the most stress: new job, new place to live, new baby due, etc. I laughed and said it seemed as though Missy and I were just checking them all off the list. lol

Most coveted thing right now? Your prayers. Prayer for endurance. Prayer for clarity of mind and calmness. Prayers for Audrey to adapt to all this change. She knows something's going on, but she doesn't know what. Pray for Missy not to be overwhelmed. Pray for the safety and wellbeing of Baby Boy Holt. Pray that I'd be the family leader I need to be.

As one chapter closes, and another chapter opens, I'm excited. New opportunity for Missy and me to find a church together, find/build a house together, etc. It'll be fun! :-) We'll keep you posted as it happens.

AND AS ALWAYS,
Holt