Thinking
back to where my life was a year or eighteen months ago, I just have to laugh.
So much has changed and I have experienced so much in that time frame. Since
moving home in February, I have very much enjoyed this chapter of my life. I
have been able to reconnect with old friends and spend much needed time with my
family.
back to where my life was a year or eighteen months ago, I just have to laugh.
So much has changed and I have experienced so much in that time frame. Since
moving home in February, I have very much enjoyed this chapter of my life. I
have been able to reconnect with old friends and spend much needed time with my
family.
When
I was younger, my main career goal was to work in college athletics. I wanted
to coach and ultimately be an athletic director. That is what fueled my
decision to pursue my master’s degree, and I am very glad I did. However, the
fact is I am young and have only a few years coaching at the high school level
(and none at the collegiate level.) For
all those reasons, I had not been given a chance to follow my dream. I had many
good conversations, but they all ended the same…call us in a few years. That is frustrating, but after awhile I put
that dream aside and decided to just enjoy where I am right now.
I was younger, my main career goal was to work in college athletics. I wanted
to coach and ultimately be an athletic director. That is what fueled my
decision to pursue my master’s degree, and I am very glad I did. However, the
fact is I am young and have only a few years coaching at the high school level
(and none at the collegiate level.) For
all those reasons, I had not been given a chance to follow my dream. I had many
good conversations, but they all ended the same…call us in a few years. That is frustrating, but after awhile I put
that dream aside and decided to just enjoy where I am right now.
I finally put God in control and just buckled up. A few days later, I received
a phone call.
It was completely unexpected and caught
me off guard. Long story short, I was told I was finally going to be given my
opportunity to pursue my dream. I was offered a part-time coaching position. To
say I was excited would be an understatement. However, a few minutes after that
my human nature started to kick in once again. I was worried that I couldn’t
afford it and wondered if I really wanted to move away (again!).
I
decided to not get excited about it, but to just let God control things and be
patient. The problem is, I am not patient at all! Ha. I was ready to say no,
and make what I thought was the smart decision by not risking everything
(again). Then, again at a very unexpected moment I was given the ultimate
confirmation that God is in control and he is in my corner!
decided to not get excited about it, but to just let God control things and be
patient. The problem is, I am not patient at all! Ha. I was ready to say no,
and make what I thought was the smart decision by not risking everything
(again). Then, again at a very unexpected moment I was given the ultimate
confirmation that God is in control and he is in my corner!
I am pleased to
say that I am now the assistant soccer coach at Grace University in Omaha,
Nebraska. God has also provided a full-time job that provides a great pay check
with benefits that is willing to work around my soccer schedule.
say that I am now the assistant soccer coach at Grace University in Omaha,
Nebraska. God has also provided a full-time job that provides a great pay check
with benefits that is willing to work around my soccer schedule.
I
have finally been given my chance to do what I have wanted to since I was in
middle school. I have finally been given my opportunity. I cannot explain how
amazing that is.
have finally been given my chance to do what I have wanted to since I was in
middle school. I have finally been given my opportunity. I cannot explain how
amazing that is.
God
is good everyone. Believe it. Trust him and his timing. He will provide.
is good everyone. Believe it. Trust him and his timing. He will provide.
I
am beyond excited that I can finally be highly involved in a sport I love in an
environment I believe in. I will not squander this opportunity. I am excited to
learn and soak up information. I am also excited to meet the girls, and do life
with them.
am beyond excited that I can finally be highly involved in a sport I love in an
environment I believe in. I will not squander this opportunity. I am excited to
learn and soak up information. I am also excited to meet the girls, and do life
with them.
The
next immediate step is not the incredibly fun one. Ha. I have started looking
for a place that Murphy, mya, and I can live. They are excited (but they don’t
know what for.) So far I have great options.
next immediate step is not the incredibly fun one. Ha. I have started looking
for a place that Murphy, mya, and I can live. They are excited (but they don’t
know what for.) So far I have great options.
I
will move permanently near the middle or end of July. That is way closer than
it seems!
will move permanently near the middle or end of July. That is way closer than
it seems!
If
you feel inclined, please send a prayer or happy thoughts that we would find a
place in the next week or two. Please also be thinking about Murphy. He doesn’t
always handle change incredibly well.
you feel inclined, please send a prayer or happy thoughts that we would find a
place in the next week or two. Please also be thinking about Murphy. He doesn’t
always handle change incredibly well.
Thank
you to my friends and family who put up with on a regular basis. I feel like
this is a victory for all of us in a way.
you to my friends and family who put up with on a regular basis. I feel like
this is a victory for all of us in a way.
Love
to all!
to all!
Kourtney
That's awesome!!! So happy for you!!! 🙂
My husband was good at reminding me that "life is about the journey, not just the destination". Congratulations on the next chapter in your journey! God is good!
My husband was good at reminding me that "life is about the journey, not just the destination". Congratulations on the next chapter in your journey! God is good!