I'm Back! Been a while, but there really hasn't been much football action. Ok, so today is the two for one special! This means for those of you coaching couples that are teachers, this post is for you! Teachers that are the spouse of a coach have a unique opportunity. We get to either open the door for our spouse, or we get to tag along. I do have a few more years experience than my husband and more diverse certifications, but he does stand on his own. I have found that in TEXAS especially, if the coach gets a job, the wife usually in most cases gets one too. This was the case with us. We are moving from another country back to Texas life! Let me interject I am super excited, ok, back on track.
My husband in a matter of two weeks, just again from people he knew, had four job offers! That is right FOUR! Right after I had the same four offers. Now this is the first time we have dealt with choosing a place. We have two children who are elementary age and at this stage in both our careers we need to stay put for a long time. So we were really praying and discerning hard on where to live. It was between a Hill Country, and if your from Texas you know this is a beautiful place to live, and West Texas, where the people are super nice. Well, we went with what suited our jobs, future plans, and our kids lives the best. We went with West Texas. Now most people from Texas would go "WHAT!" ARE YOU KIDDING!" No, we are not, but we are sound and happy with our decision. We are going into jobs we both are happy with, a home we are happy with, and we know a place our kids will be happy. Small town life is not for everyone, but I just love the community and fever football brings to a small town. My kids can run around at football games, and I don't have to worry about them, as much as I would in a big city. I will know everyone, from players, to coach's, to coach's wives, to administration in the school, and parents. This could be daunting to someone new to the coaching world, but it is a necessary part of the job. I don't mind, but it does get tough. Just remember even though the community is getting two for one special for the town, you are making memories, and a future for your family.
