Change Isn't Easy

Last Monday morning when I woke up and got out of bed, I would have never guessed that my life at work would be completely turned upside down.
First of all on Monday morning in between my many IEP meetings, my principal pulled me aside and gently broke to me some news that the district special ed department would be meeting with me at 8:30 the next morning regarding my assignment next year. I was grateful for this warning from him, but the next 24 hours was a long and stressful one. Then as I sat in the meeting, I was told that I'd be moving schools and be in a different position. I really didn't have a choice in the matter. It was either take the position they offered or interview around and get the luck of the draw, if anything. I felt like a little chess piece and they were making their move. I had 24 hours to make my decision. So the next day, I ran over to this new school and met with the principal. We had a lengthy, but good discussion and he introduced me to a few teachers. I was impressed with him and think that it will be a great school to work at. I've been so blessed over the years to have worked with some amazing principals and that makes my job much easier.
After much debate,discussion and prayer, I decided to take the position. So next year I will be working at Rocky Mountain Elementary in Lindon as a small group LD teacher. I'm not excited to move classrooms one more time. The count being 5 times in 6 years. But I'm trying to look at the positive side of things. Although moving won't be fun, I am excited about the fact that I'll be working in the same school as my adorable nieces. That will be so fun to be in the same school as them. They've always asked if I could be their teacher....well I won't necessarily be THEIR teacher, but I will be close by.
So now that it's Friday, I must say that I'm so grateful for the weekend. I always look forward to general conference weekend. It's so nice to just sit back, relax and listen to the words of our Prophet and leaders. We have such inspired leaders and I can't wait to hear their words. It will be a great way to end this crazy week.