Maybe Just an Itty-Bitty Prayer for Me?

[Kitchen Diva]

You tell your DD Miss Diane that she is right...her Momma is very smart!

And I agree, I'd rather work with chocolate than chocolate colored water! LOL But whatever floats your boat.

Keep us informed on the events leading to your start date!

 

[tabnat80]

Diane, that sounds great. I pray it all works out for you. I would love to find a job that I could do at home and actually use my degree. Best of luck to you!

 

[janetupnorth]

"Code Brown" "Code Brown"(That's what we call the medical calls with chocolate colored water....)

 

[dianevill]

Actually yes, depending on when she turns 8 - kids camp starts at age 8 and in June. ...don't know how full we are this year - I find out 2 days before when I have to do medical registration - until then I don't worry myself with it.

Check out Fort Wilderness - Stronghold of Christian Adventure sometime...

She'll be eight in August, so too late (and to be honest, as "dumb" as I am, she's still a momma's girl, so more than a couple of days away from me would be heck on her. Or maybe it's the other way around!)

 

[janetupnorth]

She'll be eight in August, so too late (and to be honest, as "dumb" as I am, she's still a momma's girl, so more than a couple of days away from me would be heck on her. Or maybe it's the other way around!)

Sammie just turned 7 in May, cousin turns 8 in November so they can't go until next year.

We have moms that come volunteer in the kitchen while their kids are at Outpost (a mile or so away) so you are around if need be...

The kids usually are so busy they do GREAT! The parents are the ones with issues - LOL!

I live 3 miles from the camp and it will be hard to let my daughter go!

 

[lacychef]

That would be so awesome if you can actually still work from home, & using your degree! (& having to pay for 2 funerals...ouch, that would put any of us in money issues)
The dream job would definately be working with chocolate daily wouldn't it?:thumbup: We're taking our Girl Scout troop on an overnight trip tomorrow to Great Wolf Lodge in KC....and stopping along the way to tour the Russell Stover's Chocolate Factory--yum!

Keep us updated!

 

[dianevill]

Just wanted to update you on one of the hijack portions of this thread. We FOUND the hermit crab, alive! My daughter found it in her shoe. The hermie must've traveled quite a way, because Elyse's shoes are in the back hallway (outside shoes, so they don't go in her room), and Oreo got out in an upstairs bedroom across the house. Must have been a long trip down the stairs .

 

[raebates]

Wow, Diane! I'm glad you found your little crab. I'll definitely keep this job opportunity in prayer. And, truly, your story wasn't boring. You are obviously an intelligent and talented woman. I trust that you will find a position that utilizes your skills in a way that works well for you.

 

[dianevill]

Thank you, Rae, and everyone!

There are still no new developments, at least on that front, but I did have a phone interview this morning with the associate prinicipal at my children's school (DD's school right now, DS and DD's school next year). I applied for a job as an admin. assistant to the principal (way back in March, so I assumed I wasn't even considered, but this morning the assoc. principal told me they couldn't hire anyone until the current woman officially resigned so they waited to interview), and I'm in the running. I'm a little torn right now, as it would be great to get into the "school", but it is a full-time year round position so I'd have to utilize day care. The pay is about half of what the other job would be, but the benefits would be awesome, esp. since it's full-time (and the fact that I'd be near my kids is appealing).

So many things and what-if's are going through my mind right now that I'm not really focused. I guess I'm just going to let them both play out and see what happens (I hate to think this, but what if NEITHER of them pan out - then I'm back at square one). I know God will lead me in the right direction.

Thanks again for your prayers and responses - it really means a lot that you took time to read and post!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Thank you, Rae, and everyone!

There are still no new developments, at least on that front, but I did have a phone interview this morning with the associate prinicipal at my children's school (DD's school right now, DS and DD's school next year). I applied for a job as an admin. assistant to the principal (way back in March, so I assumed I wasn't even considered, but this morning the assoc. principal told me they couldn't hire anyone until the current woman officially resigned so they waited to interview), and I'm in the running. I'm a little torn right now, as it would be great to get into the "school", but it is a full-time year round position so I'd have to utilize day care. The pay is about half of what the other job would be, but the benefits would be awesome, esp. since it's full-time (and the fact that I'd be near my kids is appealing).

So many things and what-if's are going through my mind right now that I'm not really focused. I guess I'm just going to let them both play out and see what happens (I hate to think this, but what if NEITHER of them pan out - then I'm back at square one). I know God will lead me in the right direction.
Thanks again for your prayers and responses - it really means a lot that you took time to read and post!

I hear you Diane! DH and I feel the exact same way with every possible lead or idea that comes up. The one exception is that with both of us unemployed, we don't have time on our side- so we HAVE to rely on God and expect to fully hear HIS direction because time is of the essense for us and so much rides on us making wise decisions and getting jobs fast!

I will continue to pray for you to have wisdom and clarity through all of this!

BTW- I'm happy you found your little hermit crab!

 

[janetupnorth]

Yeah for the hermit crab! ...and the rest will work out - keep us posted!

 

[lacychef]

Ditto what Janet said!

 

[dianevill]

***UPDATE****

I have to shout - I GOT THE JOB - the one I really wanted. YAHOOOOOOOO! I start on June 16th. I am very excited and am looking forward to this new phase in my life .

I got an "official call" on Tuesday, and signed the paperwork yesterday. I also got a phone call from the school on Tuesday for an interview on Wednesday (for the admin job), but that call came about an hour after the "official call", so it all worked out (as it always does, thanks to Him!).

Thanks again to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I appreciate all the private messages and e-mails, too!

 

[kathijenkins]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :sing: :sing:

 

[janetupnorth]

***UPDATE****

I have to shout - I GOT THE JOB - the one I really wanted. YAHOOOOOOOO! I start on June 16th. I am very excited and am looking forward to this new phase in my life .

I got an "official call" on Tuesday, and signed the paperwork yesterday. I also got a phone call from the school on Tuesday for an interview on Wednesday (for the admin job), but that call came about an hour after the "official call", so it all worked out (as it always does, thanks to Him!).

Thanks again to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I appreciate all the private messages and e-mails, too!

WHOHOO! Yeah Diane! Enjoy! (...and if you ever need some assistance...just yell... )

 

[lacychef]

Wonderful Diane!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

You go girl!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Diane - I am so happy for you! Congratulations!

 

[raebates]

Wooo hoooo!!!!! Congratulations!