Nothing Is For Certain, Except Change by Rambling Raven
By Raven • Jun 15th, 2009 • Category: Rambling Raven • 
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Nothing Is For Certain, Except Change
This has been a year of transition for me at work. The students I started with four years ago have now graduated and are moving on to the next phase of their lives. My principal, whom I considered a friend, is retiring in two weeks. The assistant principal, will not be given the chance to become principal of the school, due to political reasons much to the heartache of students, faculty and parents. Several teachers are leaving the close -knit faculty due to personal reasons, and I along with several others have just learned that our positions may be cut due to a drop in student enrollment.
It stung when I found out that I may have to leave the place I have grown fond of over the past four years. Yet, I must say that I was not “devastated” by the news much to my surprise. You see, a few years ago I would have been a nervous wreck. I would have been filled to the brim with anxiety over the unknown and the prospect of having to start over at a new school. I would have simply felt ill at the thought of having to leave close friends and once again become the new girl on the block.
This time I took the news in stride, and I gave it all up to God. Once I did that I was immediately comforted with the feeling that everything was going to be fine. My co-workers were more upset than I was at the news. I found myself comforting others. My comfort came from within.
I have learned that nothing is for certain in this world except for change. Yes, it is scary but it is almost always inevitable. The friends I have made at my school will always be my friends. I just won’t see them everyday. I will be changing schools but I will, by God’s blessing, still have a job. The children who I have grown to love and care for will hopefully get someone who is just as passionate about their education as I am. And this may be my chance to move on to children who need me just as much or more.
With every door that is closed, another opens somewhere else. Change has always scared me in the past and I resisted it every chance I got. I think at this stage in my life I have grown. I am a little bit more fearless than before, a little more confident and I now have a greater belief in the power of prayer. I have learned that with change comes the opportunity to grow and become an even better person. And I have learned that if you hold on to your faith in times of transition and uncertainty, everything will fall into place. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that reason is usually part of a master plan that is greater than you.
Change hasn’t always been something I relished but this time around I know I can handle it. I still get butterflies when I think about having to go out there and find a new school and adjust to a new administration, faculty and students. Yet, I must admit that I am a little excited as well. Here is an opportunity to embark on a new adventure as well.
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Raven is an educator with a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Education. She has been an avid reader since childhood. Her favorite genres are mystery, suspense, and horror, although she will give any genre a try. She is a life long resident of Chicago. Her love of books opened her mind to people, places and events far beyond her Chicago home. Reading helped to shape her world and her opinion of the events that took place within it. No matter what demands her career requires of her, she has always found time to read and write in a journal. Along with reading and journaling, she loves to watch the sunset, and discuss hot topics with family and friends. She loves baseball, horror movies, mysteries, listening to music from every corner of the world and expressing her view of the latest books with the women of APOOO.
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Hey Raven- good post. I like how you think. And good luck in the coming year.
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Thanks, Djuanna!!
Raven, you did what more people should do, you looked at the glass half full instead of half empty. I wish you nothing but the best in whatever direction, not only your job, but also life in general, takes you.
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Raven…wow…I didn’t know any of this was going on…until I read your post. Must admit I admire and I’m proud of how you’re handling the situation. Because of your attitude, I believe you will do just fine…YGG.
xoxo
Raven, I really love the fact that you can use your Godly spirit to encourage those whom can not see that “God has his own Plans” for and in our lives. Once we begin to follow the steps that He Orders for us, we then know that He provides all of our needs according to His riches & glory. We must also remember to Let Go and Let God, have his way (Pray, give it to Him and release it) because if we pray and hold on to it, we are not showing Him that we truly believe; this is where our Faith in him truly lies.
Thank you for such a strong testamony this morning, it is truly an eye opener for some and that morning cup of mocha for others.
Keep Em Coming, I love your Ramblings Raven
Thank you so much, Dona. Thanks for the encouragement. I love that you love my “Rambling Raven”.
Change is hard but sometimes can be the best thing.