Mr. Lockwood, Substitute Teacher

Today was one of the best days we've had in our marriage....let me take a step back and explain.

I have been subbing in our local school district for three months now and usually get 4-5 days a week of work. Well all the while, Matt has been working at Lowe's and we have been trying to make ends meet. Recently we decided that Matt should apply to be a substitute teacher as well. See, Matt's schedule at Lowe's is NEVER predictable. He gets two days off a week but we never know which two days. Since we have been married, we have only been able to go to church together 4 times. His usual days off are Mondays and Thursdays but I say "usual" loosely...So, we figured on those random weekdays off, he should sub and try to get his foot in the door. As of Monday March 16th Matt was a sub! Since he is subbing in the Middle and High Schools, they told him that he would get called a lot. Well, he got called multiple times each morning the beginning of this week. After much thought and discussion, we decided that it would be wise for his future career for him to quit Lowe's and be a full-time sub. While this is a step of faith, we know that God will provide the sub jobs needed for us to make it. So, that is why my day was so amazing...

For the first time ever, Matt and I got to wake up TOGETHER! (He used to get up at 4, I'd get up make him breakfast and go back to bed...) We got ready TOGETHER. We ate breakfast TOGETHER. We drove to school TOGETHER. I can't tell you how excited I am about this change. We are going to get our first weekend off together! Also, Matt so hated his other job and this has just helped us be more positive because we are both doing what we desire to do....TEACH!

I love my husband and am so happy that he is able to do what he loves to do. He's so good with the students and I can't wait to see where this takes us...