Yesterday was one roller-coaster ride
About 45 minutes outside of Jackson I hit a gully-washer, and have to exit the interstate for a few minutes because even with my defrosters on--I can't see anything. I do make it to West Memphis, AR, okay; and things started looking up there. The position I interviewed for is teaching Spanish I at three different junior highs(2 classes on campus A, 1 class on campus B, and 2 classes on campus C). I met with the deputy superintendent and the principal at one of the junior highs(grades 7-9) where I'll be teaching. The principal was really nice, and thinks I would be an asset to his faculty. He does have one more candidate to interview, but the biggest peace I found is that maybe I should be teaching Spanish instead of math(I am certified in both subjects). Maybe that is why I have struggled as a math teacher in the past, and as a grad student when I went to Mississippi State. Maybe God has been trying to get my attention all these years, and I'm finally softening up enough to listen to Him. In a way, maybe I am learning that availability matters more than ability. I just need to keep praying. Maybe teaching Spanish can lead to other opportunities.
After I drove back into Tennessee, I decided to spend the night in Memphis--to unwind. But any chance I had to unwind went away when the severe weather came back. There was a tornado warning until 1130 or so for Shelby County(Memphis), and my heart felt like it was in my stomach
I was more nervous last nite than I was two weeks ago, but all I could do is cry out to my Father. The storm passed and even threatened Jackson, but it died out rapidly.
After sleeping late this morning, I visited a gentleman north of Memphis about an '87 Thunderbird he has for sale. I think I'm gonna settle on this car instead of the Ciera, and I even gave the owner a down payment of $300 to confirm my intent. Monday I've gotta find some way to get back to Tipton County(where the T-Bird is). Maybe a friend can give me a ride over there. Right now I need to think about whether to spend tonight in the one Red Cross shelter still open in Jackson, or opt for something more private since tomorrow morning is the first of four straight mornings I have to leave for work before the sun rises
Jimmy
