Exciting News on the Job Front

I got a job!

If you have wondered what has been up with the lack of blogging, part of it is because I have been training for my new job!

I applied for a part-time secretarial position at the elementary school in town and I got the job! I was so excited that I think I even said “really?” when I was told I had gotten the job. I am so thankful for this job because it was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It took some patience to wait to find the right job, but I have found it. I trained this past week and now have the summer off. One of the big bonuses of the position is that it follows the school schedule, which when in youth ministry, that is perfect. It is also perfect because Dan and I want to be able to travel home for the holidays and we are now able to do that without having to take too much time off from work. During the summer is when we really hope to continue to build relationships with our youth group kids, so being able to do that with Dan, is just such a blessing. While training this week, I realized how much I am going to love what I will be doing. There are many aspects of a secretarial position, but I am enjoying it already. Part of the position too, is administering aid – I remember going to the school secretary in elementary school when I had gotten hurt on the playground and the secretary putting a band aid on. That will be me! It is as much school nurse at times as it is school secretary. Plus, I have a wonderful co-worker who I share the job with. The teachers, the principal, the kids, really everyone, are just a delight to be around. Feeling very blessed.

I have also been subbing, helping with special needs kids. They are such a joy to be around and they have taught me so much about life. I am always humbled by my experiences there.

We just sit in awe at times of how God is working in our lives here in Minnesota. Why I don’t trust God 100% of the time is mind-boggling to me because you’d think I’d get the picture – the picture that God has it all under control. Yet I still wish time and events would move at my pace – not God’s. How selfish? Though I realize when I consciously let God take control of my day (making the CHOICE to let Him rule my life), I am at peace. I can let my thoughts run wild, instead of taking every thought captive. I can let my heart race with anxiousness, instead of thinking about God and His perfect plan. When am I going to learn? Grace is such a gift – a daily gift. God continues to teach us His ways and His will. Now it’s just up to us to be willing to accept His ways and His will. So thankful for where God has led us and we are praising God for the job He has provided for me!