A creative way of updating the Blogosphere

Since reader's have waited for a post on the edge of their seat...

I am updating my blog as a very special treat.

But since I have been absent 

(You may have thought I wouldn't come back!)

I have decided to get creative- this is a poem!

Cut me some slack.

It was a pleasant day in August when I was shopping at the mall, 

When to my surprise I had an unknown phone call

This call was from a school, with a job to which I had applied

I expected not to hear a word... but could at least have said I tried

But to my surprise my stomach dropped when they asked me to come in

They would like to interview, I said yes with a nervous grin

And in a chain of insane events I found myself employed

And starting school in just three days- my confidence was destroyed

For not only was I stepping in to a situation unknown- but I had to quit my other two jobs

Where I really felt at home

Nonetheless I prayed it through and started school with a bang

Four classes and forty students a day- might not sound that insane

But I am teaching in a place that isn't quite the norm

It's an alternative setting where kids have faced the storm

Of struggling through traditional school and falling through the cracks

But I was on a mission to let them know- Ms. Wahl has got your back

In the meantime fall came in full force to give me a fresh breath

There are days when just the crisp fall breeze helps when I feel like there's nothing left

This job has presented challenges that make me want to scream

But then I have those moments- breakthroughs- where the students make me beam

Like the day a student told me that he learned when teachers smile

Or when I was absent due to sickness "Ms. Wahl I missed you- Ain't seen you in awhile!"

Or when I have a moment that I question what I do

And I grade a test that shows me that with the students, I'm getting through

Updates on my family life? Dust and I are doing great 

He has put up with quite a bit since I started as of late

He still is loving his job at school- 

And is thinking about going back to school (can only get so creative)

The coolest thing about this job is seeing the work of The Lord

I find myself always content and NEVER feeling bored

God knew that this was where I had to be this year

He told me to put all trust in HIM- Although I still have fear

The Lord knew that it would work great when Dusty sold his car

To place me at a job that really wasn't far

We are down to just one car but spend every day

Chatting on the way to work- amazing, what more can I say?

So now I am a teacher I thought I'd never see the day

They tell you jobs are out there but to that I say no way

I'm so content, insanely busy, every day is new

But I wouldn't trade anything for what I get to do

I promise to update more but had to update first

I hope you have enjoyed this blogpost written in Verse.

The end. I got a job, that's why I haven't written. Even though most people who read this already knew that. XO