Inspired

I am feeling inspired by my friend Candie. She has, unknowingly, inspired me to start trying to actually write about more than just the silly stuff; to share things that are meaningful and from the heart. When I read Candie's postings I can really feel it...she has such a wonderful, joyful, REAL way of seeing things and expressing them. When you read her blog, you know...without a doubt...that she LOVES her hubby, her precious son, her family, her friends, AND her Savior (too many people are afraid to share that part of their life...and I am glad she isn't!) So...like I said, I am inspired to share more from my heart...funny enough...all thanks to an amazing woman that I really only know as Mrs. Lemberg - a beautiful smile and "hello" in the hallway.

Now I will get to the point...

As most of my blog reading friends already know Troy spent approximately 6 weeks interviewing on the phone, interviewing in person, giving a presentation, etc. with the same company. We felt really good about the way this was all going and we thought for sure this was going to give a positive result. We knew the job would require "some" travel, which was a little bit of a concern since Troy wants to be actively involved in the day to day tasks with the kids AND I have no desire for "some" travel to become "travel". Anyway, I started this whole unemployment thing praying for patience. Patience for the "right" job to come along. I still want the right job, BUT 4 months later I began to pray for mercy! I know that God will provide for us...not necessarily in the way that we would hope for, but in His way. I have to admit that is tough for me to swallow at times...

Well, we found out that Troy didn't get the job. I wanted to be depressed and sad and sulk in bed with some really yummy dessert or something, BUT...(back to the inspiration) I have decided to look for the positive in all of this rather than focusing on the negatives. We also decided that we need to stop looking at this situation as a "find a job" situation and instead start respecting the current job(s) Troy does have (and trust me, we have plenty of things to get done around here). So...Troy's new occupation: Teacher, Potty Trainer (pray for him on this one for sure :), Financial Advisor, Landscaper, Painter, Professional Organizer, Physical Therapist (Quinn, please learn to walk), Homemaker, and the most special..DADDY! & many more.

Not many dads get to spend their days raising their children...what a powerful impact this will have on ours. Their daddy will be with them to make lots of wonderful memories. Library storytimes/dates will be so much fun and something I am sure my kiddos will remember forever since that has been something he has done since Peityn was a baby.

We hope and pray for a job everyday...but for now we are going to enjoy the situation we are in...be grateful for it...knowing that one day we will look back and wish Troy could have this much time with them again...proud of what we were able to overcome...and happy that we trusted...