I spent about a month in Mesa with friends until I could move into my apartment in Phoenix- about an hour's drive each way especially with traffic! When I look back on that period of time, I'm amazed at what I survived. Broke down Jeep, rental car, commuting on a crazy freeway, extreme AZ heat, flat tire, paperwork and errands for my AZ credential, and oh yeah, starting work! It was beyond overwhelming. No wonder I didn't sleep so well.
But there were some bright points in that time and adventures to be had.
I got to go to the Mesa temple, my friends live literally two minutes from it which blows my mind- it was hours to get to Palmyra!
Happy Mom could see it with me- so lovely!
Olive trees outside- neat!
Enjoyed eating at this place called Tia Rosa:
Finally became an art teacher!
My room is crazy big!
A mind boggling amount of tortilla choices!
I'm in the right spot ;)
Another great place in Mesa is Organ Stop Pizza- you get good pizza and awesome organ music performed live.
That whole wall is organ parts! Amazing!
I know that God is looking over me through everything. When I was exploring my classroom, I opened a cupboard door and was surprised to be face to face with Kermit. Through this whole time I have missed my departed Grandmother dearly and I long to talk with her about all these changes in my life. She was an artist and she loved Kermit and had a stuffed one in her room for as long as I could remember. I took it as a little sign that she was aware of me and loves me. Kermit now has a place of honor on my Smart Board and I smile and think of her every time I look at it.
My world has been turned upside down, but I'm rolling with the punches. Challenges keep you close to the Lord!
Stay tuned for more!
