I was off from work this week and decided to use the time to draw nearer to God and spend quality time with my son.
Tuesday we had a fun packed day which included the YMCA, My Gym, some shopping, and a camping experience in the woods. I wanted to check out this peninsula that I spotted while looking for places one of my clients might take interest in visiting. I already had the tent and stuff packed in my car but the news said it would rain on and off all day, so I didn't really expect to use it. We walked partway into the woods and then I thought that if it looked like a decent place, I should set up camp. I found a nice spot between an inner lake and the river along a wide trail and started setting up. In the middle of my set up, a father and daughter team came up to our lake front view and started fishing. A little girl who looked to be about 8 years old caught a fish within 10 minutes of being there.
As I was putting the last hook into the base, it started to rain, so I brought my son into the tent with me while they continued fishing. It rained and poured and lightening started, and I thought we were going to be okay, assuming the rain would stop shortly, but the website said it would continue for an hour or more and I was not comfortable with that. In the middle of the storm and me trying to keep the wind from pushing the tent over, I ended up closing up shop and running in the rain with my son, bags, and a collapsed tent. We were okay and I should have trusted God to not have us in harms way. I couldn't stop thinking about being between two bodies of water on the ground with severe storms blasting through. Add to that no one knowing where we were. Yeah, we had to go.
But I must say, that moment of being out there in the storm and seeing the beauty of God's creation, it was worth it. I was never out in a forest in the middle of a severe thunderstorm. I could hardly see and I was tired carrying everything. God kept us safe in the midst of all that because who knows what else was out in the woods with us.
Wednesday was a calmer day. We went to parks and an indoor gym.
Now Thursday was the best day. We went to this lake. If it wasn't any good, I was prepared to drive to the beach instead, but it did not disappoint. That morning the scripture of the day was Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto they children, and shalt talk of them when thou sit test in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou list down, and when thou risest up."
We enjoyed several wonderful hours at the lake, playing in the sand, and throwing pebbles into the water. I want to replicate that August nine years ago that I spent with several young Christian ladies in the middle of Pennsylvania, but I can't. That time with those ladies was time for me to focus solely on my relationship with Jesus. Thursdays was shared time between my Jesus and my son. Never did I ever expect that Deuteronomy would apply to me, that I would need to teach any child let alone my own. It is a reminder that I am not living to myself and that I have a special responsibility as a parent.
I received an email from administrative staff at my current job stating that the place I applied for a job at called her for a reference. This is that job I've been praying about since May.
I told her that even though they contacted her, it didn't mean I would be leaving any time soon.
Friday came and I took my son to his dermatologist appointment. After the appointment, I got in the car to notice I missed a call. It was the place I applied to!
I called the lady back to hear her offer me the job.
God is so good, people just don't know!
The position is most inline with what I wanted after beginning this whole journey and getting out of graduate school. It is a salaried position with excellent benefits, location, and offers the challenging work I am looking for. It is also flexible schedule wise so I can work from home if necessary. I would only be required to show up at the office once a week. Accepting this position also means I have to resign from my current job because of a big conflict of interest.
I don't know where my last place will be. I still want to move to a warmer climate and have that farm by the lake, creek, or what ever body of water have you. I know anything is possible and that God would not steer me wrong. So I am taking this job and will put all my anxieties and concerns in God's hands. I can walk amongst my peers and be recognized as a professional in the community. I can also be open and honest about my religious beliefs. The first person who interviewed me let me know there were other Adventists who work for the organization and I would never have to worry about compromising on that 4:30-5:00pm Friday hour, nor come in on Saturdays for meetings.
I don't know what September will bring, but I am open to the possibilities and am ready to write a new chapter in my life. With God and my son of course :)
Tuesday we had a fun packed day which included the YMCA, My Gym, some shopping, and a camping experience in the woods. I wanted to check out this peninsula that I spotted while looking for places one of my clients might take interest in visiting. I already had the tent and stuff packed in my car but the news said it would rain on and off all day, so I didn't really expect to use it. We walked partway into the woods and then I thought that if it looked like a decent place, I should set up camp. I found a nice spot between an inner lake and the river along a wide trail and started setting up. In the middle of my set up, a father and daughter team came up to our lake front view and started fishing. A little girl who looked to be about 8 years old caught a fish within 10 minutes of being there.
As I was putting the last hook into the base, it started to rain, so I brought my son into the tent with me while they continued fishing. It rained and poured and lightening started, and I thought we were going to be okay, assuming the rain would stop shortly, but the website said it would continue for an hour or more and I was not comfortable with that. In the middle of the storm and me trying to keep the wind from pushing the tent over, I ended up closing up shop and running in the rain with my son, bags, and a collapsed tent. We were okay and I should have trusted God to not have us in harms way. I couldn't stop thinking about being between two bodies of water on the ground with severe storms blasting through. Add to that no one knowing where we were. Yeah, we had to go.
But I must say, that moment of being out there in the storm and seeing the beauty of God's creation, it was worth it. I was never out in a forest in the middle of a severe thunderstorm. I could hardly see and I was tired carrying everything. God kept us safe in the midst of all that because who knows what else was out in the woods with us.
Wednesday was a calmer day. We went to parks and an indoor gym.
Now Thursday was the best day. We went to this lake. If it wasn't any good, I was prepared to drive to the beach instead, but it did not disappoint. That morning the scripture of the day was Deuteronomy 6:6-7
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto they children, and shalt talk of them when thou sit test in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou list down, and when thou risest up."
We enjoyed several wonderful hours at the lake, playing in the sand, and throwing pebbles into the water. I want to replicate that August nine years ago that I spent with several young Christian ladies in the middle of Pennsylvania, but I can't. That time with those ladies was time for me to focus solely on my relationship with Jesus. Thursdays was shared time between my Jesus and my son. Never did I ever expect that Deuteronomy would apply to me, that I would need to teach any child let alone my own. It is a reminder that I am not living to myself and that I have a special responsibility as a parent.
I received an email from administrative staff at my current job stating that the place I applied for a job at called her for a reference. This is that job I've been praying about since May.
I told her that even though they contacted her, it didn't mean I would be leaving any time soon.
Friday came and I took my son to his dermatologist appointment. After the appointment, I got in the car to notice I missed a call. It was the place I applied to!
I called the lady back to hear her offer me the job.
God is so good, people just don't know!
The position is most inline with what I wanted after beginning this whole journey and getting out of graduate school. It is a salaried position with excellent benefits, location, and offers the challenging work I am looking for. It is also flexible schedule wise so I can work from home if necessary. I would only be required to show up at the office once a week. Accepting this position also means I have to resign from my current job because of a big conflict of interest.
I don't know where my last place will be. I still want to move to a warmer climate and have that farm by the lake, creek, or what ever body of water have you. I know anything is possible and that God would not steer me wrong. So I am taking this job and will put all my anxieties and concerns in God's hands. I can walk amongst my peers and be recognized as a professional in the community. I can also be open and honest about my religious beliefs. The first person who interviewed me let me know there were other Adventists who work for the organization and I would never have to worry about compromising on that 4:30-5:00pm Friday hour, nor come in on Saturdays for meetings.
I don't know what September will bring, but I am open to the possibilities and am ready to write a new chapter in my life. With God and my son of course :)
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