The Official First Day of School

Yikes! What a whirlwind! Even though my work week was 3 days longer than in VA, it sure didn't feel like it. The work week has been tough. No one ever said this would be easy! Anyway, the official first day went really well. I have some very interesting students and an English class that I specifically think I will really like. The construction company clipped a gas line during the day and we all had to evacuate for 45 minutes while the fire department came to take care of that. Whew! Anyway, the day felt like a snowball rolling down a hill. Now it continues. . .

First day of school

WOAH! Where did my summer go????? Well, teachers in NC officially started school today! I can't believe it! I am completely overwhelmed and NOT READY! Help!!!! My new school, Holly Springs High School, is nice. It is brand new and we are starting with under 750 students (9th and 10th graders). I can already see a bunch of kinks that will certainly be ironed out in the months to come. I will post pics of the school soon. You have to see it, because it is gianormous!

Sigh. . . I miss JRHS already!

Odd news/prayer request

Around August 6th, I received a phone call from the doctor that saw me in the emergency room when I had the miscarriage. Apparently, during the miscarriage they were able to retrieve the "tissue." (which is how they refer to what we lost) They did a biopsy on it and found out that I had what is called a partial molar pregnancy. From what I understand, this is when 2 sperm fertilize one egg at the same time, resulting in way too much DNA. If a mother carries a partial molar pregnancy to term, the baby has serious physical and developmental deformities. So we can praise the Lord for saving this child from a lifetime of suffering.
However, along with a partial molar pregnancy come a lot of risks for me. I don't really fully understand it all, but it boils down to a bunch of blood tests every month to make sure that my body is functioning normally and not freaking out. The worst part is that we have to wait a year before trying to get pregnant again. This was a HUGE disappointment for us, as a great deal of our consolation with losing the baby was that we could try again soon. But we are trusting the Lord, as always. What else can we do?

Moving day

Sorry this is so tardy, but moving day (Aug. 3rd and 4th) went really well. With LOTS of help from our friends (thanks, everyone!) we were able to successfully move out of one home and into our first purchased home! yipee! We have been so excited about being here in "our" first home. Despite some bouts of homesickness, we are doing okay. I will post some pics soon!