The picture above so perfectly fits and describes my story—uphill, downhill, round and round, exciting, and scary, bright spots and dark spots. My “joyful journey” has sometimes been an amazing thrill ride and sometimes just a big downward spiral! But, the emotional, mental, and physical struggles are all part of the story, and through it all, I see clear reflections of God’s amazing grace.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Patiently Waiting


We have been living with uncertainty regarding Larry's job for over a year now. In July of 2006, continuation of the job he had for seven years became uncertain, and then finally ended in January of 2007, when the company was closed down.


In February he was delighted to learn that he would be kept on to work for the "parent company" of his former employer. The new position was on a three-month trial basis.


The three months successfully came and went in May, with no notice of severance.


However, the company was sold soon after that point, and the division that Larry worked for is in the process of being closed down. Larry was kept on through the first two layoffs, but finally received his notice a week ago.


That same day he learned of a job opportunity with another similar company in our area. He sent his resume in, had an interview a couple of days ago, and now . . . once again . . . we are "patiently waiting."


P.S. In answer to the question some of you have been asking -- no, we never did learn who TP'd our house, or why. We've just chalked it up to one of those funny things that happens in life

6 comments:

Montana Sherry C said...

I've been wondering lately what was up with Dad's job.

Let me know how the second interview goes.

Hope you are all well.

CML_Shearings said...

Thanks for including us in your new waiting time. Getting the notice & learning about the new position on the same day seems like a "God-thing", doesn't it?!

Anonymous said...

Patiently waiting, eh? I love the pix of the cat watching the squirrel and it made me think. It 'looks' to the untrained eye, that your cat is patiently waiting -which we take to me, relaxed and stress-less. In reality, his every muscle is coiled and ready to spring into action, when the 'opportunity', wrapped up in the form of a squirrel gets close enough for him to reach out and grab it! So...my prayer is that, the same thing is happening to you and hubby - fine tuned, machines, ready to spring forth, when the opportunity presents itself! Praying for you.

Montana Sherry C said...

Praying about Dad's interview. Let me know how it goes.

Eagle-eye Di said...

Our prayers are with you and Larry in your patiently waiting time.I just realized it is now tuesday,the second interview day.How does Larry feel it went?We love you dearly and do pray for the job to materialize.By the way,I also love your picture.

Anonymous said...

Update: The interview went very well. Now the references will be contacted. In the meantime...we are still patiently waiting.