Enter school #1
Okinawa Christian School, Okinawa, Japan
I had heard about this school simply from living in Japan. I didn't know much about it at all but what I did know that it is in Okinawa. Okinawa is the Hawaii of Japan. Florida like weather, close to the ocean, palm trees. What could be better? I went to a conference for Christian Schools in Alabama a few weeks ago for a part of my schooling and got to meet two representatives from the school. They had a need for some elementary teachers. I began to research the school more. The class sizes are small, it's a Christian environment, I would already know the culture and speak the language... the list for pros and cons grow and shrink. I submitted my application and looks like they need me saying they would probably offer a 3rd or a 1st grade teaching position...
Enter school #2
International School, United Arab Emirates
While at the Christian school conference in Alabama, I heard of a school in the UAE that needed 16 teachers for next year. My dream is to travel the world and teach in exotic and new countries so when I heard of this opportunity, my heart beat for the adventure. The expenses are paid for including apartment. UAE is one of the more safer Muslim countries and though it isn’t a Christian school, the headmaster is a Christian and wants Christian teachers. I talked on skype with the headmaster and he is very interested in having me so I gave him the ok to move forward.
So what do a do? Which do I choose? Which is the right way? I don’t like be so existentialist (I don’t know if that’s the right word but it sounded big ad philosophical enough) but what ever decision I take it will determine the rest of my life. What an epic decision right? I’ve had my ups and downs and days of more anxiety then others but other all, I am seeing this as an exciting experience. I’m giving all of this up to God constantly and I know that He is in control of my future, He already knows which one is for me, He’ll open and close doors, and overall, He Is.
If you all have any wise wisdom or guidance through any of this, it would be greatly appreciated. Please keep me in your prayers as I make this decision in the near future. I'll try to keep this updated more!
Love,
Sarah
