So, I am a firm believer that God works in mysterious ways. For those that know me, it's no shock to hear that I am not "religious" per say. However, I would describe myself as spiritual. I don't go to church (for various reasons I will not go into at this time) but I do pray and I pray hard and often. Sometimes it's the only thing I know to do. And thankfully, God works in mysterious ways and things have a way of working themselves out.
When I wrote my last post I was devestated that my hours had gotten cut at work. Number one, I need to work since I am the sole bread winner in my house supporting two little girls. Number two, I love to work. I love being a social worker, I love going to work everyday (well most days at least) and I love helping people in my job. Number three, I love the people I work with. I have never worked with such a great team before in my entire life (yeah, I know, I'm still a little young to say that); we have SO much fun together! Jana, my supervisor, put together a great team. So, with all this, you can see why I would be devestated to have my hours cut. So, with all this going on, I prayed. I prayed hard for something to work out. Something, anything...
But, I guess God works in mysterious ways. Having our hours cut triggered a chain of whirlwind events like no other. Some of us started looking for new jobs while some wanted to stick it out, some people changed their mind and flip flopped between staying and leaving. For myself I was set on leaving. I didn't see this turning around any time soon, so my intense job search began.
The job search was way easier than last summer's feat. Last summer I was the Queen of Interviews; I think I went to almost 15 interviews. This time I went to 3 and got job offers from all of them! Anyways, I will spare you all the gory details and cut to the chase. Me and my supervisor, Jana, got jobs at the same place! It's a fabulous locally owned Hospice which is rapidly expanding! This was actually the fourth place to offer me a job, but I didn't even really interview with them. Again, it's a long story with more twists and turns than a soap opera so I will spare the details. What is important, is I found a great place to work, with a great team, and another great perk is I will get paid more and it's salary! Woo Hoo!! So, I guess in the end I can look back and say, getting my hours cut was probablly a blessing in disguise. God does work in mysterious ways.
So, on that note, things are some what back on track as far as my goals I had set this New Year:
1. I am back in contact with the bank and it looks like I will be approved for more this time around for a house.
2. I got my taxes back this weekend and am planning on paying off some bills.
3. Although I haven't lost any weight (despite being continuosly physically ill from anxiety due to all the drama and trama at work for the past 5+ weeks) I did go to the dentist last week and this week and got my teeth cleaned and all my cavities (12) filled (yes, I had 12, I know it's disgusting but I haven't had insurance for the past 6 years and taking care of my teeth, among other things regarding myself, has not been a priority). I think that counts as taking care of myself. Maybe now I can focus on losing weight since I am not focused on finding a job!
Anyways, that's the new update! Today was my last day at Mercy and on Monday I start work with Heart N Home Hospice. YEAH!!!! With that being said I will miss my friends at Mercy. I wish you all the best and I am sure I will see you around!
