What a Difference a Week Makes!

This has been quite a week around our house. One of those weeks that actually has crept by, which is rare. Change always seems to make time slow down it seems and this week has been no exception.

This week started with Matt starting a new job. Last Tuesday, I met Matt for lunch as we often do since Harrison is in school and we just have Charlotte with us. He'd been at an IF meeting that morning and commented to me at lunch that "something was up." He didn't know what, but he knew that something was going on. That night, he got an email from the Director of Curriculum asking Matt if she could meet with him soon. They set up the meeting for the next morning and during that meeting she asked him if he would be willing to take a the position as the interim Director of Mathematics for Fayetteville Schools. Wow.

We talked about it that evening and prayed about it. He had to give them a quick answer since the position was vacant and they needed someone asap. He told her yes on Wednesday night, met again to see his office on Thursday and had Friday to wrap things up at Ramay before he started on Monday. It was a whirlwind week for sure.

This is a HUGE job. He'll be working with all the elementary teachers and all the secondary math teachers for the remainder of the school year. The job will actually last until the end of June though since he'll be doing professional development that month.

This is such an honor for Matt to be asked to help out with this job. It's been a crazy week so far and he's certainly been thrown into the fire. The job will eventually be open and he's been encouraged to apply, but how many times do you get to try out a job before applying for it?? And, it's going to give him a chance to see how he likes being in a more administrative role and give him a chance to work with making their math program even better.

Matt could not be better suited for this job. It's definitely a change, but he has the schooling and the work background to handle it. If I can brag on my hubs for a minute -- I know he will be great at this. He is so likeable and gets along well with everyone. He is open to listening to other ideas and opinions besides his own and isn't so prideful that he can't change his mind if another idea is better. He gives credit where it is due. He is the ultimate team player and can work with anyone. He is incredibly level headed and can take criticism without taking it personally. He is smart and full of good ideas and his enthusiam is overflowing. This week he has been overwhelmed with the work ahead of him, but he's still positive and excited about the work ahead.

So, that's where we are. We're having to make some changes and sacrifices as we make this transistion. It's going to mean less study time for him during the week, and much much more on the weekends. But, it's not forever. And, it's such an honor that he's been asked. We'll survive with help from our friends and lots and lots of prayer. :)