Life Update June 2015

Thinking back to where my life was a year or eighteen months ago, I just have to laugh. So much has changed and I have experienced so much in that time frame. Since moving home in February, I have very much enjoyed this chapter of my life. I have been able to reconnect with old friends and spend much needed time with my family.

When I was younger, my main career goal was to work in college athletics. I wanted to coach and ultimately be an athletic director. That is what fueled my decision to pursue my master’s degree, and I am very glad I did. However, the fact is I am young and have only a few years coaching at the high school level (and none at the collegiate level.)  For all those reasons, I had not been given a chance to follow my dream. I had many good conversations, but they all ended the same…call us in a few years.  That is frustrating, but after awhile I put that dream aside and decided to just enjoy where I am right now.

I finally put God in control and just buckled up. A few days later, I received a phone call.

 It was completely unexpected and caught me off guard. Long story short, I was told I was finally going to be given my opportunity to pursue my dream. I was offered a part-time coaching position. To say I was excited would be an understatement. However, a few minutes after that my human nature started to kick in once again. I was worried that I couldn’t afford it and wondered if I really wanted to move away (again!).

I decided to not get excited about it, but to just let God control things and be patient. The problem is, I am not patient at all! Ha. I was ready to say no, and make what I thought was the smart decision by not risking everything (again). Then, again at a very unexpected moment I was given the ultimate confirmation that God is in control and he is in my corner!

I am pleased to say that I am now the assistant soccer coach at Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. God has also provided a full-time job that provides a great pay check with benefits that is willing to work around my soccer schedule.

I have finally been given my chance to do what I have wanted to since I was in middle school. I have finally been given my opportunity. I cannot explain how amazing that is.

God is good everyone. Believe it. Trust him and his timing. He will provide.

I am beyond excited that I can finally be highly involved in a sport I love in an environment I believe in. I will not squander this opportunity. I am excited to learn and soak up information. I am also excited to meet the girls, and do life with them.

The next immediate step is not the incredibly fun one. Ha. I have started looking for a place that Murphy, mya, and I can live. They are excited (but they don’t know what for.) So far I have great options.

I will move permanently near the middle or end of July. That is way closer than it seems!

If you feel inclined, please send a prayer or happy thoughts that we would find a place in the next week or two. Please also be thinking about Murphy. He doesn’t always handle change incredibly well.

Thank you to my friends and family who put up with on a regular basis. I feel like this is a victory for all of us in a way.

Love to all!

Kourtney