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• Jun. 9, 2007 - The Way Out

I started a new job two weeks ago.

Me -
the stay-at-home, homeschooling,
neighbor-discipling, elderly relative caretaking,
mother-in-law lawnmowing,
plant flowers and watch the birdfeeder loving,
"thank you God for not making me work"
and "every mom should stay home with her kids" mom
has gone back to work.

I would not have circled this answer
on a multiple choice test.

But our thoughts are not His thoughts, and our ways are not His ways.

So...
I dusted off my nursing license,
got a haircut,
found a pair of pantyhose without a run,
donned my business suit
and hit the pavement.

But NOT before Tracy and I prayed and prayed...

and prayed some more.

We did not want this decision to be about us, our wants, our insecurities, or our selfishness. We wanted it to be about God and His miraculous provision.

I sent out 8 resurmes
and prayed that God would give me a way out.

Within 48 hours, I landed 5 job interviews
and prayed that God would give me a way out.

Within a week, I had four job offers and had cancelled the last interview,
and prayed that God would give me a way out.

I asked for a few extra days to make my decision
and prayed that God would give me a way out.

Finally, ten days into the process, I accepted a position with an ENT practice,
asked for a week before my start date
and prayed that God would give me a way out.

I have now been working full-time for two weeks.

Tracy has completely taken over homeschooling and managing the house. He's wonderful at it. I can't think of a single thing that has been overlooked or mishandled.

I love my job. I have met the most encouraging, helpful, supportive, and friendly people.
Not a day has gone by that I haven't thanked God for providing for my family with such a wonderful place to work. I look forward to work and I am not completely spent when I leave.

There was no way out.

But in the midst of such an unimaginable change in our lifestyle, there is peace, contentment, joy, and the assurance of knowing that we are in God's will.

Smack dab in the middle.
And that's a very good place to be.

Comments

• Jun. 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by BeckyKay

Isn't it amazing how God always has a plan? Even when we don't fully understand what it is! Congratulations on the new job. Hope all continues to go well!

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• Jun. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamichelle

Glad it worked out for you!

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• Jun. 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I'm a homeschooler too and I wonder what I'll do if I need to get a job. Good to here that it's working out okay for you.

Danielle in UT

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• Jul. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Wendy in MD

Congratulations on the new job. It's a wonderful think when you actually enjoy where you work, what you do, and with whom you work. That's very rare.

P.S. Your post was beautifully written. :)

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