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Just an update....

I must apologize for not posting nearly as often as I should. Summer has been tough, time wise, and to be honest I haven't been very inspired by any particular topic. Fall is officially here. My oldest son just finished his first week of school. My second oldest just had his first high school football scrimmage today. So cool! I still have two at home, but my 5th grader starts on Wednesday.

Fall brings a ton of activity. It should be interesting to see how Jeffrey and I manage four boys, four schools, with him working (like crazy), and me working (part-time). It may take some strategy to make sure everyone gets where they need to be, and gets picked up on time. I am a little nervous about getting back in to the classroom. (I am facilitating in a corporate environment). I need to hit the books next week to make sure I know my content inside and out. To be honest, I am more concerned about wardrobe. Silly, right? I have lived in tank tops and yoga pants, with an assortment of flip flops ---- for years. Now I have to find heels I can wear all day. I have to trade in my casual wear for suits. My ponytails for coiffed do's. Did I mention I hate high heels. I'll wear platforms, or wedges, but "all business pumps" are not my "go to" shoe. I realise that I should be worried about my performance, not my wardrobe, but I understand the power of the first impression. I will be working with mostly men, who will see me as too young to have much wisdom to share. I have never in my life wished to be 10 years older, but in this case age would lend some extra credibility.

So there you have it. That is what is on my mind these days. Leaping back into the workforce. Managing life for a family of six. Consciously looking for opportunities to serve, using my gifts to help others. In the process I am trying to not over commit. Hope you are doing better at this in your own life than I am doing at mine.

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