Bittersweet

Today was my last day at YMLA.
Who would have ever thought that two years ago I would find out I would be the part-time counselor at this new school called Young Men's Leadership Academy.  I knew nothing about it. Little did I know I was being placed at a school with a mission and vision greater than any I have ever known in public education.  As with anything new, there were so many things that had never been done, so the teachers and staff had to learn how to create everything and idea from scratch.  Despite its challenges, it was also rewarding. So rewarding.

Today was my last day at YMLA.
To say today was hard is understatement.  Leaving something that is still growing is never easy.  Knowing someone else is going to come in and take your place is even harder.  However, I know it is the right thing for us.  I can't even imagine someone else raising Jackson because that's my job.  While I walk away from an amazing group of students that I just really started getting to know,  I know the more important person is the little boy in my very own home.  And when I think about it, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to be a part of YMLA anyway.  So I walk away from YMLA with sadness, but knowing I was a small part of this visionary school.  And that truly is special. 

Today was my last day at YMLA
I knew the day was coming, but it was still difficult.  I also don't like the uncertainty of what I will be doing come August 25th.  I know God has a plan.  A plan greater than I could ever imagine.  And while scary, that gives me comfort.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

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