I was just re-reading over my post from Monday and have to record how in awe I am of the timing of these last three weeks. Let me 'splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.
(It's always a good time to throw in a Princess Bride quote.)
Here's how things went down (keep in mind these first few things had been scheduled up to five weeks before):
Tues, 2-8: Prayer meeting in which I pour out to God my fears about the future and all the unknowns it holds.
Wed, 2-9: First job interview in seven years that morning, community ed class on staging and redesign in evening.
Thurs, 2-10: Meet with Vocational Assessor to talk about my future career options and what training I would need. Make decision to being teaching piano lessons.
Fri, 2-11: Talk to G about selling the house soon to take advantage of spring real estate market. Approached by an acquaintance to do administrative work from home for his start up company.
Sat-Sun: Search out potential places to rent.
Mon, 2-14: Take tours of rental properties.
That week: appointments with stager, Realtor, financial planner, tours of other properties...
Mon, 2-21: Find out I am approved to rent the place I wanted. -excitement-
Tues, 2-22: Decide to list our home on March 9th or 10th, giving two weeks for cleaning and prep.
Wed, 2-23: Shop online for inexpensive staging pieces, decide on move out date of March 4th.
Thurs, 2-24: Buy piano books for students starting next week. Hear confirmation that I can use a piano at the church building for the first couple months to avoid moving chaos.
Fri, 2-25: First business meeting with new company. Looks to be a long term position for me. Pack more boxes.
A part of me feels like if I pinch myself I won't feel it cause it's all a dream, but the the other part knows this IS all real because I feel more alive right now -with everything buzzing around me- than I have in a long time. I can't get over how suddenly and instantaneously everything has unfolded in front of me.
Please note:
Three weeks ago I felt no career direction at all.
Three weeks ago I saw no idea when or where we would move.
Three weeks ago I had no idea how or when we would get the house ready to sell.
And reading back to where I was at on Monday I see that the last few pieces of the puzzle had yet to fall into place but I had seen enough of it come together to trust it would work out.
Only four days later and the doubt is gone. I see the way. And I'm headed there.
Holy freaking progress batman!
"Trust in the Lord...and he will direct your paths." Prov. 3:5-6 paraphrase

3 comments:
God is good Alison! So happy that things are falling into place for you. Love you and praying for you!
Wow, what an amazing coming together of things in such a quick time. I don't think I've ever met a more productive person! It sounds exhausting, but I can see God is taking care of you :) That's great about the jobs, wow! Keep going girl. Let me know when I can help.
How thankful and relieved you must be. I'm so glad things are falling into place at just the right time. If you need anything at all, please call me! Carter would love to play with your cute kiddos again!
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