There's Always A Plan

So I've been meaning to right about this for a while, but I wanted to wait until I knew all the details before I went and posted about this. 
As many of you may know, I was very unsure about what I was going to do next year. Part of my heart was telling me to come back to Chevak and another part of my heart was telling me that it was time to end this journey and go back home. I debating all the options for about 2-2 and a half months solid. I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision, so I took a lot of time to really think about my future. 

There's a quote that goes something like this...

"Many things about tomorrow
I don't seem to understand
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand."  

I finally just realized that it wasn't so much about the decision because I knew that whatever happened that there was a plan. I think that's part of this crazy life we live. No matter what choice we make, or what path we take there is ALWAYS a plan. Once I realized that there was a plan regardless of the decision that I made, I was able to really see where my heart was lying. 

So, around the time that contracts came out it was like everything became so clear. I realized that there were many reasons for me to stay here. There were many things that I don't think are "finished" yet. 

SOOOOO...I'm coming back next year. 

It's going to be different and exciting though. I had made a request that I wanted to loop again with my kids and with how everything worked out, it was better for me to stay in first grade. I was pretty bummed about it at first. However, I started to realize that I would have taught 3 different grades in the 3 years that I've only been a teacher. There was a chunk of time spent this year trying to figure out and plan first grade. Now I have peace knowing that I can really 'perfect' my teaching in first grade. 

My kiddos were bummed about it when I told them I wasn't going to be their teacher next year. I had to reassure them that they could ALWAYS come and visit me next year (they'll be just right down the hall) and that I'm still going to love them. 

I'm starting to get excited about the kiddos I'll have next year! Let the planning begin...

Quyana Agayun :)