Major Life Changes

WOW!  So many major changes have occurred in my life this year.  I have wanted to create a blog for sometime now, in order to document those changes, and finally it is done. 

So here it goes . . . 

In February, after eight years of service, I was laid off from my job as a Staff Auditor.  Due to a merger my position was eliminated. Many would have thought this alone would have caused a crisis; however, I had planned for this very thing.  I knew without a doubt that I would be one of those individuals without gainful employment and I knew the reason - no college degree.  WOW, what a blow!  The funny thing was, I wasn't upset about this.  I KNEW without a doubt that this was by God's hand.  I was unhappy in my position for sometime with no potential of additional growth and/or promotion.  I am by nature a very committed individual and needless to say would have stayed, unhappy as I was, until retirement.  Thank the Lord that He had bigger plans for me and I am grateful that He pushed me off and over the fence!  I was scared but I KNEW the He would provide for my family as I looked for a better job.  

He has given me the opportunity to work with other Christians while advancing HIS kingdom.  WOW, what a change for normal corporate America.  I am excited about going to work, can pray over lunch, and I know I am in a safe environment.  Does He provide or what!?!  Not only did he provide this wonderful position, it is four blocks from home, which needless to say is a blessing with rising gas prices.  

I am sure you are saying, 'changes' that's plural.  Well, in addition to all that I mentioned, my eldest son, Seth, went off to college and is attending a wonderful University in Altoona, PA (about 4 hours away).  He is majoring in Chemistry.  I am so very proud of his achievements; however, the house does seem empty without him and his many friends coming and going.  He is and continues to be a shinning beacon, even from a distance.

Close to his heels I have Tyler who entered High School this year and his younger brother Nathan who is in Middle School.  Both have taken on new household duties in Seth's absence (with a little encouragement from Mom and Dad). They too have been effected by Seth's move and can't wait to video chat, IM or talk on the phone.

As you can see, many major changes have occurred and I am sure there will be more before the year is done.  I am blessed and at peace to KNOW that God is still on HIS thorn and is in control of everything, even when I think things are falling apart.

God Bless!