Back to Work

The Princess at the Brewer game - with the sausages!
Pic courtesy of J.


When I was pregnant with the Princess we knew that we wanted me to be a stay at home Mom. This is how I wanted life to be ever since I was a little girl. The King was fine with this. Our plan was for me to go back to work when our children started school. When both of the kids were in school, I started subbing in the school. My first year of subbing I was able to do a long term sub (two years) in the library. This worked out pretty well for us. I continued subbing hoping to get a regular job with the school district.





Last year was my eighth year of subbing. Public schools are having budget issues just like many businesses and individuals are at this time. To help meet their budget, the school will not be using many subs any more. They will still have teacher subs, but not subs in the offices or for paraprofessionals (teacher's aides). I understand why they have to do this, but it does not help our situation.





I also work part time in our church office. It started out as 12-15 hours/week, due to the budget that has now been cut to 5-6 hours/week. This is understandable, too.





I have been praying about a job. What does God want us doing now? Does He want me to go back to work full time? Does He still want me to hold out and hope for a job at the school? Does He want me to continue working part time at the church and maybe get a few days over the school year of subbing?





The idea of working full time, year round does not thrill me at this time. I don't mind the idea of working outside of the home, but wonder what Trucker would do all day, every day next summer home by himself. He will be fifteen years old, so I know he is more than capable of taking care of himself. He will not have a drivers license yet though, so that will make it harder for him to get a summer job. He is an excellent young man, but I have read about some young people getting themselves into trouble when they have the house to themselves on a regular basis.

All of these ideas running through my mind. Lots of prayers being prayed while I am going about doing whatever I am doing. What would you have me do, Lord? During the summer a few unexpected doctor bills came in. Between doctor bills coming in, my hours being cut at church and school and a couple of other things; I think God is telling me to look for a job. Give yourselves to the service of the Lord, and decide to obey him...Jeremiah 4:4

I have started looking for a job. Now I am praying that God will give me wisdom as to what job He would have me working. I don't know if a part time job will come along and I can work that and continue working at church. Maybe a full time job will come along that will work for us. Maybe something at the school will open up. A few ladies I know have jobs where they are able to work from their homes. I have turned my resume and application in to five or six places around town and have been interviewed by one place. It seems to me working at the school or being able to work from home would be the best situation for us at this time. I also know that His ways are not my ways and that He has plans to prosper us. (I cannot think of those verses right now! That is bad!) I will keep looking for a job and see what He brings my way. Another journey to trust Him with!

I will keep you posted as to what happens. How was this for some rambling? Whew! I just tired myself out reading my own post. I will be surprised if any of you read this to the end.