I hope this doesn't happen

[janc]

I hope everything works out for them.

[AngieDoogles]

Well, good news and bad news. Ryan didn't get accepted to Lexington Seminary. They are very disappointed and this was quite shocking. None of us ever even considered that he wouldn't be accepted. He was a great student in college, graduated with an English degree, VERY intelligent so his essays should have been awesome, he had incredible references... I don't know how they could turn him down.

The good news is that this means they are staying in TN for a while. Brendon and I are happy that they're staying, but sad that they are disappointed. Now they're really hoping Sarah gets a teaching position, but no one is retiring in our city's school district. Maybe something will change or she'll get a position in a nearby district. Please keep them in your prayers if you think of it cause this is a very uncertain time for them.

I am trying very hard to get Sarah here on 4wt!

[DianaB]

That was definitely good news/bad news. I'm so sorry that Ryan didn't get into the school that he wanted. Unfortunately that happens. I hope that Sarah can find a job closeby. Driving very far can be so stressful. And the good news is that they're staying and I know that you two couples will continue to have a good time together!! I'll keep them in my prayers.

[teri88]

If Ryan wants to be a seminary student then I'm sure he realizes that he didn't get into that program because God has a different plan for him. Tell him to hang on and trust Him and it will unfold the way it's supposed to. I'll be praying for Sara to get a great job. I hope it all works out smoothly and quickly for them!

[Janet]

Angie, maybe your friend could ask why he wasn't accepted....or is that done? Hopefully Sara will get a teaching position. I'm happy that at least for now...your friends are still close by.

I hadn't seen this thread before. Linda (2tiredmom) use to live here. Her husband and my brothers wife are siblings. Anyway...they moved to northern Indiana so we don't see each other. We write here and an occasional email. It's sad when friends move.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by teri88

If Ryan wants to be a seminary student then I'm sure he realizes that he didn't get into that program because God has a different plan for him. Tell him to hang on and trust Him and it will unfold the way it's supposed to. I'll be praying for Sara to get a great job. I hope it all works out smoothly and quickly for them!

Yes, they both understand that it's all about God's plan. In fact, whether or not they stayed in TN or moved depended upon which place offered Sarah a job first. They said that would be their sign and they'd know they made the right decision based on that. Ryan will go to the local seminary, but he only got a partial scholarship so it'll be difficult for them financially and they'll lose their health insurance that he gets through his work. If Sarah gets a teaching position, they'll be just fine, but we don't know how that will turn out. Her interview (which she didn't even get last year) went great. They loved her! She asked right at the end if they expected a position to be available and they told her honestly no, but if they did, she was one of their top choices.

This uncertainty is so hard for them. I wish I could do something to help, but all we can do is wait and see.

[judy]

I hope thihgs work out for them easily. At least they have you and Brendon for support.