An update and a huge thank you!

A few weeks ago, I put out a call asking my social media peeps to keep an eye open for me as I was, somewhat desperately, looking for work, and had been since July. So many reached out, some I didn’t even know, with open positions or opportunities that would be opening soon. I investigated them all and applied to those that I thought my qualifications might translate into. I am SO grateful to all who reached out to help. Thank you!

When I found out my contract writing role was complete, and I had to look for work, I had a strange sense of peace that was echoed in my husband’s calm response. “God will take care of us,” he said. He was so matter-of-fact. So confident. Even with my sense of calm, his peace blew mine out of the water. We are told to “be anxious for nothing,” but I’m hard-wired to be anxious for a lot.

Still, deep down, deep down, I was calm. That calm went deeper (and harder to tap into) as the months wore on. I found out my marketplace health plan (the only option available to me) was likely going to be too expensive for me to continue. I applied for close to 50 jobs, was ghosted by most of them, had interviews for a few of them, and had zero offers. The peace went deeper. It was still there, but nearly inaccessible.

Each time I talked to my husband, he would reiterate that we were going to be fine. He knew it. I held on to the strength of his faith as we started canceling subscriptions, altering our spending plans, and significantly reducing what we would spend on Christmas.

There were instances where God showed up – friends and family, I’m talking to you. Encouragement and prayer abounded. It’s difficult to put into words the blessings bestowed on us by those we love. Still, time wore on. The peace was so tiny.

Then, one of the positions a friend told me about became available, and after several steps, I was offered the position. I start tomorrow. I will be working for the Texas Workforce Commission as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. I get to assist adults with disabilities as they find and retain employment. I almost can’t believe it’s happening. Why is that? Didn’t I know at my core God would provide, as my husband (he’s so patient) told me often? Didn’t I know scriptures that supported that truth? It was the time that passed and my own self-doubt that spurred on my fears. Despite that, He placed me where he wants me and provided me with an opportunity to help people in ways that can change lives. I couldn’t in my wildest imagination see myself in a role like that. He sees what I don’t see.

I’m just so thankful to Him and want to give Him all the glory for the job and for walking with us into this next chapter. Valuable lessons learned. He is good!