School was just out in June when I received a call to "long-term" sub at Ripon Christian for the months of October, November & December for a lady who is having a baby. At the time, this seemed like a nice little gig - half a day and English! Who can't use a little bit of money at that time of the year, right? But man only makes plans... he can't control what happens.
Yesterday, I was out in the back of the place walking my route with dear old George, when my cell phone rings. It was the girl I am subbing for. She asks me if I can be there at school on Wednesday already, because she is in the hospital where they will try to stop a premature birth. Wednesday is opening day, YIKES!
My initial thought was "I can't possibly do this". But then I thought of the stress she is under, and I could only say "No problem". (However, I did get a promise that I can have off for our annual Carpinteria Beach vacation next month.) So, this morning I am off to school to try to figure out what I will be teaching Sophomores next week. Pray for me (calmness of spirit) and Darla (safe arrival of her little one!)
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