Wow. It's an exciting time for us, but goodness....there is so much going on and so much to rely on God for. That's as it should be, because without Him, we'd never be where we are right now. But I'd also feel a lot better if He was providing the needs we have right now. He also knows we don't need it right now, thus we're in a waiting period. Grrrr.


If you've noticed on facebook, I was accepted to grad school. I'd like to think that my in-person admissions interview helped, because I heard back from The New School just 2 days ago...and I was told it may not be until mid-July. Not only was I accepted into the MA TESOL program, but I was offered a scholarship to cover some of my tuition costs. The letter says this scholarship was merit-based and will continue to be so as I go through my studies. This really hit me hard, and I was crying as I read it. In addition to the blessing, I was touched by it. The reason being, going into this interview, I felt inadequate. I mentioned this to Raul, my parents, and even to my cousin who I called asking for advice the night before the interview. "But Catie, you have five years of experience! How could you feel inadequate?" I just did. I don't know the technical vocabulary, a lot of the methodology, and I feel...out of practice I guess since I haven't taught ESL for 2 years now. But there I was, in this interview 2 weeks ago today, talking about my lesson plan that I had written and explaining why I felt it be portrayed my teaching style and curriculum of choice. I have no idea where a lot of the words came from, and some of it I didn't even realize I was saying...but she told me I was making sense, so I must have sounded somewhat intelligent. And I had to smile inside. Here was a woman who has year and years of experience, has published books, and has her own ESL resource website...and she was interested in me. But for the grace of God. Then to not only be accepted but to receive a scholarship based on merit....God is good.

I probably sound so childish saying all this, but to be honest, it was the pick-me-up I needed. It feels good knowing you are accepted, that you have knowledge and that you're not a lot of "show". And now, I'm so excited to start classes in the fall. I know it's going to be a lot of work, a lot of time management, and some sacrifices will have to be made, but I feel I'm ready.

I think. :)