Patience and Trust Through New Opportunities

The other day I saw a sign in front of a church that said "Patience is trusting in God's timing," and these last few weeks have been a lesson in just that.  Trusting in God's timing has always been challenging for me.  I want things to happen on my time instead.  But, that's not how things work, and I'm so glad it's not, because who knows how many hasty decisions I would have made in the name of impatience!

Anyway, so much has happened since my last post that I'm not even sure where to start.  I suppose I should start with the bad news and transition to the good news so I can leave you all on a happy note.

Due to some major budget cuts at the company I've been working for, the decision was made to eliminate a variety of positions.  This unfortunately included mine.  Yesterday was my last day in the group home I have been working in for more than 2 years.  My last two weeks there were hard on me, because, while I knew that they were my last days, the announcement had not yet been made to the rest of the company and I was required to keep the news confidential from my coworkers and residents until my next-to-last day.  But, yesterday was lovely as the team gave myself and the other assistant managers a laughter-filled farewell lunch.  I am already missing the residents there and will undoubtedly continue to miss the ever-changing excitement of working in the mental health field.

With that, it is time to explore new opportunities.  I will be pursuing a new position providing care for a family whose child has cerebral palsy.  This will be a whole new type of care work than what I am used to and I know it will create plenty of new joys and challenges.  On top of that, I will be starting an internship in a few short months as a requirement to complete my MSW degree and I am looking forward to continuing to learn through experience.

About a month ago I mentioned that Chuck was exploring his own job options.  After many twists and turns, he has accepted a position as a wine consultant for PRP Wine!! (Shameless plug time!)  If you love wine, this stuff is good! Chuck will be hosting in-home wine tastings, so if you're interested in a fun night in with your friends, contact me and I'll set you up!  I am so excited for him to begin this journey and eternally grateful for his emotional support through my emotional weeks.

So, friends, family, and people of the internet- that's why I've been MIA from the blog world lately.  It's been a crazy two weeks of weighing options, job searching, and full on supporting each other! I am reminded daily, especially through these trials and tribulations, that I have found my life's perfect partner.  With each new challenge I have more and more confidence that we will be able to handle anything that comes our way.

Please keep us both in your thoughts and prayers as we both begin new jobs in the coming week!