A Sigh of Relief ...

And. So. At. Peace.

Whew!

What a roller coaster of emotions!

Decisions.  Decisions.  Decisions.

The past 6 weeks have been

FILLED with job opportunities.

Staff Writer for a Missions Organization

(My 1st Job Application & Resume in 10 years.)

Real Estate Assistant

(#2 of 25 applicants)

African Adoption Case Manager

(offered the position)

Executive Assistant for a Ministry

(withdrew my name after 

Step #3 of the process)

Every single one of these jobs sounded PERFECT.

I was highly qualified for each one.

I could have REALLY enjoyed each one.

I could have been paid to do something I love.

But ...

you know what ...

the LORD showed me that I am

right where HE wants me.

I already have the PERFECT job.

I am a WIFE to a wonderful man.

I am a MAMA to a dozen children.

(and don't tell me that half of them

don't need me any more, just

because they are grown and gone.)

I am a TEACHER for the children still at home.

I am a FRIEND, available when others need me.

(to babysit 4 or 5 littles at the spur of the moment)

I am a Soon-To-Be-GRANDMA.

(free to drive the 300 miles 
round trip whenever needed)

No.

The job doesn't pay very well.

Actually, I'm "just" a volunteer.

There are no medical benefits.

There is no pension.

There are no paid vacations.

But, I couldn't be more excited

that the LORD confirmed to me

that THIS is where HE wants me.

He will continue to provide for us.

He will take care of our needs.

Even though our financial situation

looked nearly "desperate" ... 

God was still in control.

On Tuesday ...

I wrote the note ...

removing my name from consideration

for the Executive Assistant Position.

On Tuesday ...

Jim got a call from the local Refinery.

Not only will they rehire him for the 6 week

turnaround in March/April ...

(which he worked last spring)

they want to hire him a month early.

He will start work on February 27th.

On Wednesday ...

I did our taxes, and we should get a refund

which will hold us over for another couple of months.

On Wednesday night ...

Jim lined up a substitute teaching job for Thursday.

He also has another substitute position today.


And ... 


4 days lined up for March.
1 day lined up for April.

We still don't know the Big Picture.

We still don't have a "Career" for Jim.

But, we know what Mama's "Career" is supposed to be.

And, we know that God will continue to guide us.

Yes.

We are truly at peace.

I am ready to PLAY with my kids this spring.

(knowing that I nearly lost that opportunity

by accepting the full-time office position)

I am ready to CHEER for the track and baseball teams.

(and will so appreciate my afternoons at the fields

rather than sitting at a desk)

I am ready to HUG my grandson.

(and help with him whenever needed)

I am THANKING JESUS for HIS call on my life.

I am REJOICING that HE has given me the

PRIVILEGE to be at HOME with my FAMILY.

I am TRUSTING HIM with Jim's career needs.




He has not promised a full-time "Career" for Jim.
He has not promised a secure salary.


He has not promised health insurance.
He has not promised paid vacations.


But, He has promised to lead us and guide us.


And, we will continue to follow ...