Back Full Time... I hope!

Greetings!  It's been a year, but I'm back full time... I hope!  I recently retired from public school administration, so that I can focus on my seminarian work.

My Seminarian Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, Council 2019 - McAllen, TX
What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 525

I just completed my second year of Seminarian work, and am working on my third and last year.  In January I will be taking my General Ordination Exam (GOE), and God willing, will be ordained as a deacon by the Summer of 2020.  Being retired, will allow me to focus on my studies.

Growth and Renewal
Art Journal Page - Mixed Media Doodling
Paint Party Friday - Week 17 Year 9
Art Journal Journey - Words to Live By

Retiring will also allow me to spend sometime on my artwork, which I neglected during the last 2 years, due to my overwhelming work load.  My goal is to become a bi-vocational priest, since my artwork provides me with relaxation and a time to recharge, since I'm an introvert.  God willing it will also provide me with some income to supplement my livelihood.

To My Veteran Friend - Thanks!
Tim Holtz Star Die and Label Stamp; Assorted Papers; Calligraphy and other Pens
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Stars and Stripes,

I don't know where God will have me go, but I believe it'll be perfect.  As is written in Jeremiah 29:11, '"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord.  "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you.  Plans to give you hope and a future."'  Amen!

Shine On Your Birthday and Beyond!
Tim Holtz Filaments Die and Mini Attacher; Letter and Flower Punches; Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils; Acrylic Pearl Paint; Black Pen
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes,

That's not the only change in my life!  My youngest daughter just got engaged, and my family and I could be happier for her.  He is a fine young man, who is very respectful of my daughter, has excellent family values, has a college degree, is hard working, and most importantly, he's a Godly man!

Isaiah 40:8
Seattle Sunset iPhone 6 Photgraph
Word Art Wednesday Week #392-393

Thank you for stopping by, and I appreciate any comments you may leave.  May your week be filled with blessings.  Shalom!