Change of Plans Pt. Two

Back in May I discussed how plans change.  Well it looks like plans have changed yet again.

As each day goes by things change.  There are many times I wake up with an agenda but at the end of the day I see that agenda was not completed or even started.  Sometimes I wonder why bother keeping a schedule or making lists if they don't work.  But the truth is I am a type A personality so I will always make lists and have an agenda.  Even if they don't get completed I feel responsible because I wrote it down.  LOL!

Over the past few months our world has definitely been shaken around a bit. I will not lie my faith was greatly tested over the past few months and there were times I was at a loss and overwhelmed.  I remember wanting to crawl into a hole.  I was so afraid to go to sleep after Carl's surgery because I didn't know if he would wake up.  The mortality of my child's life smacked me right in the face and I must say I had a difficult time coping.  I put on a brave face but inside I was scared out of my mind.  Thank God though I have an amazing support system.  And most importantly I knew God was there, even though I questioned Him and became frustrated with Him I knew that He would see us through.

So here we are a couple months after Carl's surgery, our world seems like it is settling for the time being.  But with that settle comes change.  This change was me going back to work.  As I mentioned back in May I made the decision to stay at home.  Well as much as I wanted to continue this path it was made clear after his surgery I would not be able to do this.  Because unfortunately even with medical insurance surgery comes with cost.  I knew that I would need to find something.  Fortunately after much talk we realized I needed to only find part time work.  But then it turned into the question, Where?  I prayed and I knew God would show us the path.  Well I must say God knew all along what He was doing.  A good friend of mine sent me an email to see if I would be interested in temping at DHS (Department of Human Services) two days a week.  I couldn't believe it.  I of course took the opportunity.  And now I am employed as a Caseworker.  I get to utilize my education and learn so much more.  And I only work 16 hours a week!!

In addition to finding good work.  God also opened the door for a good friend to come to our home and watch Carl while John and I are at work!!  So even though the plan was to stay at home the plan changed but God had it already figured out.  I would find myself thinking too much and getting worried but when I pull out and look at the big picture it is amazing to see how everything fell into place.  I couldn't have worked it out better by myself.  Which just goes to show I need to stop trying to work it out and give it to God.  Because this is definitely a testament to His power.

I am so thankful.  And I appreciate Timisha and Wendie so much!  Thank you ladies for being part of our lives.  God has utilized you both tremendously and I know He will continue to do so in many other ways!

Everything that has happened in the past couple months has brought a scripture to my heart.  Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.

Sometimes our seasons will be joyous, other times they will be heartbreaking.  But in all seasons God is there loving, listening, and providing.