Friday Five: Fall Transformations

Given that we're nearing record-breaking heat here in New City, it's a bit hard to think about fall. But in spite of my denial, it is indeed on the way. So, Mary Beth at Rev Gals issues this invitation: For this Friday's Five, share with us five transformations that the coming fall will bring your way.

Hmm...

1. New House. Beloved and I have been in the new house for a week, which ends a long spring and summer of living either apart from each other, or together with my parents. It's a huge relief to have our own place, but it's also a big transition. On the plus side: a five-minute commute for me (WOO HOO!) and a great house. On the minus side: well, nothing really. Except the larger mortgage payment.

2. New Job? Beloved is interviewing as I write for a new job here, and I'm definitely praying for him. We should find out this weekend whether it's a real possibility. If it doesn't work out, he'll head back to Old City to start the school year there, and we'll hope for openings in districts here once the final enrollments numbers hit in October. Our prayer, obviously, is that our 'transition' in this category is a new job for him!

3. Fall Programming. New Congregation has a huge push for fall programming, and I'll be teaching an adult class and large portions of confirmation (about 85 junior high kids, so help me). I chose a class I've taught before to kick off the fall, so that I would feel a little less overwhelmed, but there's still a lot of work to be done. A lot. LOT. In a short period of time.

But it will be fine. Fine. FINE. I'm sure.

4. Baby Track. I'm gearing up to re-start the baby quest with a minor surgery in September, and then some artificial insemination attempts later in the winter. We've got a real diagnosis now, and hopefully we have a good plan to deal with it, so part of this fall will be following the plan and hoping for the best. Speaking of which, I need to call my acupuncturist.

5. Starting Over. It's been almost exactly a year since I got the surprising phone call from my now-colleague, asking whether I was interested in the pastoral position here. Labor Day weekend, to be exact. It's been a year full of transition - some moments much better than others - and we're ready to start making life normal again. Pretty soon, we'll be at the point we've been looking forward to: that day when we can look back at the last year and say with relief, "wow - we made it!" Hopefully that day is coming this fall.