Ok, you know it is bad when it’s been SO long since your last blog that you have completely forgotten not only your password BUT you have also forgotten your username. Yes my friends, that just happened.
I want to begin this blog with an apology! I am so sorry it has been over a YEAR since our last blog. So much has happened in that year so I am going to attempt do a condensed recap of 2011 to catch you up to speed.
2011 has been a roller coaster in the Chandler household. My first year of teaching was everything I had dreamed it would be. I was doing what I loved and I finally had a class to call my own. Seeing their sweet faces and how much they grew was such a blessing to me. Unfortunately, as the year came to a close, there was no longer an available position for me at my school and my contract was not renewed. My heart broke at the thought that I would not get to see my sweet babies grow. As sad as I was, I had a peace that only God could grant. I knew He was not done with my story. The market is tough but Jason and I continued to pray that God would be faithful… and of course, He was.
Three days before school started I became the new Kindergarten teacher at Stenstrom Elementary where I had done my senior internship in 1st grade. It was like coming home. I was welcomed with open arms by an amazing (and I mean AMAZING) team who work together and care for one another, I get to see my FABULOUS collaborating teacher, Nancy on a daily basis and I have the most amazing administrative team and co-workers a girl could ask for. My sweet first graders I had during my internship are now in third grade! I love getting to see how much they’ve grown! To top it all off, I am head-over-heels in love with my 18 Kindergarteners. God.Is.So.Good.
Jason has been learning and growing as a leader, pastor, mentor and shepherd more than ever this year. In the past year Jason’s responsibilities have grown to include leading the media team, maintaining and updating the website and all graphic design responsibilities at the church. God has been doing amazing things in and through the people of Genesis this year! January 24th marks Genesis’ 2 year anniversary! We have seen amazing growth and incredible things happening and we are so honored that God has chosen us to play a part of this amazing church body.
2011 also carried with it new friends and goodbyes, my parents divorce and new marriages, untimely, heart-breaking death and the miracle of new life. Through the laughter and the tears, I am so thankful for a powerful, loving, gracious God who has blessed me with the most wonderful man to do life with. I am thankful for each day we get to spend together!
So, here is to 2012 and all that it may bring. One thing I hope it brings… more frequent blogs from yours truly. That is (one of) my goal(s)!




























