Does One Ever Actually Feel Ready?

I survived! Usually Andrew chastises me for how I make my plans--in a constant sort of schedule, requiring a lot of energy from me--but this weekend went far better than I could have imagined. After interviewing with three churches, I have accepted the position of music director at Church of the Epiphany and Saint Mark in Parkdale--an area of Toronto with many different nationalities and classes. There is also connection with The Jeremiah Community, which resonates with the ethos at St. Benedict's Table, which we've called home since Andrew and I met. I am excited for that connection, and to bring the music of St. Ben's to another community. I also had an interview to teach piano, and I believe very strongly that working at that school, under that leadership, would make me a better teacher. The director seemed interested, so we will be in contact later this summer to find out if we have the right times available.

It feels as if we've begun to plant roots with a community here in Toronto already... and now we fly away! But we are so glad to know that there will be many familiar faces when we arrive back, and a warm and welcoming community. I don't feel ready to leave, but yet I do, but yet I don't. Well... we're taking off regardless of how I feel, and the adventure continues!