Change of Plans

I am figuring out in life you can have a neat and organized plan, or in my case, a general idea of how things are going to work out, and it may or may not happen that way. I liked to think that I make plans lightly, just in case they change I am so ready.

But then there are other plans that I hold on to, deep in my heart. One plan, more of a dream really, hidden in the roots of my heart, has always been to be a teacher. I planned to stand in front of a classroom full of eyes, some eager, some rolling and lead them on the journey of a school year. I dreamed of convincing them that anything can be exciting and that school is the best. But as the saying goes, plans change.

3 short months away from standing in front of my very own class, plans change. And for the better. With what will be no doubt a beautiful little baby on the way, there will be no formal classroom, no white board to write on, no desks, no chairs or rulers. Instead I will be having a classroom of one. the white board and rulers will come later.

When plans change, it is good. Always. It's not always easy, but always good. I can say that with confidence because of who actually is in charge of "the plan." Not me, goodness no. Knowing that the Heavenly Father is making, and changing (or what I see as changing) the plans gives me peace and confidence to keep running forward. He promises that when we trust in Him, with all of our heart (those deeply rooted dreams), He will make the path straight!! That makes any change of plan good.

Sometimes a change of plans is really hard, disappointing and confusing. Sometimes these changes are exciting, fun, and encouraging. Some changes are serious life changes, and others are just hilarious random incidents throughout the day. Either way, plans change. Make the most out of the changes, I know I do!!!!