Thank you Jesus!!

My New Normal 3 Thank you Jesus!

So I went and got a job; subbing for a wonderful school district – the one we live in as well. I tried to get a teaching job and discovered that people with 12 years experience and a master’s degree are not likely to get hired because they cost too much. By subbing, I could back ease into the working world and let Sloane get used to daycare.

Before I even applied for the job, I made sure Sloane had good, experienced childcare. We hired (by verbal contract) a family friend who had watched other kids we know and they all love her. She was a smoking deal price wise and flexible with hours. It was a dream come true! I applied for the job, had an interview and was hired in less than a week (much, much faster than I imagined). Thank you Jesus!! I then called our childcare provider to let her know when we would be starting with her. She then told me she decided to retire and would not be able to watch Sloane. WHAT!! DO!! YOU!! MEAN??? I was screaming inside, but I was polite and wished her well, hung up, and had a mild panic attack. 

I called Matt, let him know and he gave me some wise advice, “Call my mom, she may know of someone who can help.” Mom did in fact know of someone and gave me the names of a few decent daycare centers. Under her advice and Matt’s I called a family/church friend who used to run an in-home day care who graciously agreed to watch Sloane until we could find something permanent. Thank you Jesus!!

Next came several hours of web searches, phone calls, and number crunching.  My heart was breaking when I would find a great place only to find out they opened later than we needed and closed way too early. We were put onto two waiting lists in our top two choices. Then a spot became available, then possibly another. Thank you Jesus!!

I seriously wanted to break down and cry several times this week, then I was reminded about what I prayed in the days before my interview, “God,  if you want me to have this job, have them make an offer, if not I will know.” They offered me the job 20 minutes into the interview.

If God was going to provide the job, HE would also help us find the best place for Sloane.

We are visiting both centers on Friday. If you have a chance, say a prayer for us, that the best place for Sloane has an opening. Thank you and thank you Jesus!!