I'm way over due for an update . . .so here goes. The first half of 2011 has been very eventful and well simply put . . .a struggle. But what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger and I am glad to say that I survived and definitely feel stronger. I have learned many lessons on faith and trust. That faith and trust is what led me to my new job that after two weeks I absolutely love.
Let's back track for a second . . .at the end of 2010 my dentist I worked for 6years decided to sell his practice & retire to live the good life. Another dentist bought his practice and I stuck around there for about five months trying to get by but then I decided it was time to move on. An opportunity presented itself to change career directions, so I got licensed and went to work for Genworth as an Independent Insurance Agent specializing in Long Term Care. For me that lasted about three months. . .why? Because it was the most discouraging job I have ever had in my life. It is a lot of work in hopes to make money and for someone my age that has a social network that isn't at the point of trying to protect their assets because they are still trying to finish school or pay off school loans. In simple terms it didn't pay my bills, not one single cent of them. When I started running out of savings I started praying for opportunities to make money on the side. Luckily I have been blessed with other skills, like babysitting and also temping myself out. God blessed me with exactly what I needed to get by.
On Sunday, June 12th I realized that I was done with insurance, that it wasn't what I wanted to do and that dentistry had always been a good place for me. So while I was getting ready for church I decided that the next day I would quit and right then I had a deep impression that everything would okay. In the mean time I took about a week for myself to spend time with some friends and go see my family. When I got back in town I decided it was time to start sending my resume out. The first one I sent out I got called in an hour and we set up an interview for the next day. I interviewed and right away felt like this was the place I wanted to be. The hours were good, the pay good and I would have health benefits plus it was a big office that still had the family foundation that I appreciate. I got other calls but I had already decided that I wanted this job & kept telling myself to be patient because it would work out. The following week they called me back for an interview with the doctors. That Wednesday night they called and offered me the job. I was thrilled and started the following week at Grove Avenue Family Dentistry.
So with that story shared my message comes down to faith and trust in God. Life can be so hard and a lot of times we have a lack of understanding, but sometimes we have to step back, let go and let things unfold. I am amazed and so grateful how God puts us exactly where we need to be. I recognize his hand in my life and I can't imagine trying to get through things without being under his watchful care. He has blessed me with many tender mercies and I love him for it, even those moments when I have struggled.
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