Full Circle

I left the corporate world with the hopes of giving back Returning to school to earn my teaching degree was my plan of attack Such a diverse group of fellow students I encountered in grad school We all had hopes of someday making it into the teaching pool Student teaching helped to solidify it for me How truly rewarding a profession could be Exhausting and emotionally draining work, for sure But, making a positive impact in even one life, was the allure With certificate in hand, I began to look for a teaching position Eager for my dream career to come to fruition Three failed interviews later, led me to substitute teaching Two and a half years without a steady paycheck left me reaching Financially, I was drowning, having already cashed in my IRA I didn’t have a relationship with God, but still I began to pray I left it in his hands to lead me Through my faith, stronger than ever would I be Finally a steady paycheck came my way Still it wasn’t enough to stave off bankruptcy day But wait, God wasn’t done He would ensure that I could take care of my loved ones Full circle, back to the corporate world I once knew God would not leave me alone to stew His guidance was golden To him, I will always be beholden For now, I am looking forward to my first paycheck To help me climb out of this mountain of debt Supporting my family is my primary goal With God’s help I will dig my way out of this hole