On to bigger and better things

We have been undisciplined with our finances and struggled for some time with trying to make ends meet for a family of four with only 1 income. Because of a lack of faith and the aforementioned lack of discipline, our contribution had been irregular.

Jess and I decided that we were going to repent and give contribution on faith, believing the Scriptures of God's promises about opening the floodgates (he even invites us to test him in this!). We were tapping credit each month anyways, so what else could happen?

Now we had an ongoing prayer that God would not let me lose my job before letting me get into my next one... that I would have seamless employment because as the breadwinner - EVERYTHING rides on my being able to bring an income.

After talking with my ex-neighbor, I put in an application with Sprint. I thought it went out into the void because I never heard anything back. My neighbor and I reconnected with our families and he told me that he did submit my resume and that he thought I would be a great candidate for an open position on his team.

A week later I was interview with his boss. A week after that I was interviewing with his Boss's Boss.
And then I was waiting for an offer.... and waiting.... and waiting.

I was getting anxious because it was taking what seemed like FOREVER to get things to move forward. And I was just ITCHING to put in my 2 weeks notice.

And then the MIRACLE happened: on Sept 1st, I got laid off!


I was working at home because of a jury duty summons, sitting in my pajamas when I got the call. It was beautiful. Because I was getting laid off as part of a reduction in force, I would be getting severance! So that explains it! God was delaying my offer because if I had put in notice that week as planned, I would have missed out on the FREE MONEY!

So now I am expecting to start on Sept 16th, and am enjoying the 2 weeks off. God has taken care of us financially and answered the prayer to protect my job EVEN BETTER than I could have imagined.

Praise be to the Almighty God, who loves and is able to answer prayers! AMEN!

---- UPDATE ----

September was really a month of testing for my faith. Week 1 had my joyful as I believed the plan to be for me to start with Sprint. Week 2 had me depressed as no offer came through. Week 3 was me realizing that I can't put my family through my selfish moodiness, and have to suck it up and regroup. Week 4 was me repenting and applying for jobs again. Sprint told me they still want me, but won't be able to get an offer out till mid Nov at the EARLIEST. My severance will only last to cover Nov mortgage. Not sure what to do here...

Now, into October - I posted on FB my urgent need for help finding a job, asking my friends if there were openings in the companies that they could refer me for. Sent the same message via email to all my church contacts.  OVER 20 people responded, providing links to their companies' websites and expressing support.

I applied again to Trancos, a company that I'd previously had a great interview with but never heard back from. The position I'd applied for was still listed on their website. Got in the door for round two - and this time got an offer! But complications: it's in Pleasonton which is not BART accessible, so we'd have to buy a car. For several months I'd just be building up my book of business, so no real commissions to enjoy. And Kaiser doesn't start for 90 days. SIGH.

I also got some traction via a friend on a temp position in SF, with MarketTools. They gave me an offer, and  even though the position is only until Feb to cover for someone's maternity leave - it is great pay and no cold calling - and keeps me in my field selling tech solutions! AMEN. I accepted. Still have to do COBRA, but at least with greater income, I can cover that cost.

But now I'm sick and have to get a PICC line for IV antibiotics. Boo. I at least feel like I have more strength now because I want to do everything I can to stay healthy and provide for my family.

Still waiting on social security disability claim (200+ days!), but have new hope there to Expedite the process.

We'll see what's next.

My Grandmother, Laura Morato, passed away on October 11th, 2011. She is the first person that I've loved and lost - but I mostly feel joy for her because she at least now is at rest... I love and remember you, Mama.

Skydiving 2007

Found this video and actually had some software to rip and upload it!
good memories of my first skydive...