DAY SIXTY ONE: How Hope is Kindled

Today was the day of two interviews, and both of them at Elementary Schools. 

The first one was for an Autism aide, and getting ready for the interview, I was excited.  I thought it would be challenging, and a unique chance to work with students who could use help.  The interview went well, but I left feeling like this wasn't for me.  I mean, if it was offered, I'd take it, because I need it, but it might not be the best fit.

The second interview was for an aide in a Math Lab.  Yes, that is one letter away from something bad, but it was really a lot like Resource/Tutoring.  Pull kids out of class that are behind in math, help them get caught up, and send them on.  It would require lots of flexibility, and working with lots of different kids.  Again, the interview went well, and I seemed to hit it off with the interviewers really well.  In fact, as I left, I called Kristin to tell her that I felt really good about what I would be doing there- better than the other interviews for sure.

I ran to the grocery store afterwards, because we had no food for dinner.  I decided on fajitas.  This meant I had to go to Walmart to get a refill of propane.  While on the way, the phone rang.

The number was from one of the places I interviewed, but just wasn't sure who.

Turns out it was South Knoll, the Math Lab.  They had talked about it after I left, and wanted to offer me the job!  (I've had good interviews, but getting the job within twenty minutes of the interview is probably a record!)

I am so thankful for all the prayers, and for the act of God to redeem my faith.  We still wait for Kristin to get a job, and getting good news on that front would be amazing.  But we have hope to carry on now.  Add to that good news, another anonymous gift in our mailbox today that will help us make it to the first paycheck.

I plan to continue a daily update until Kristin gets a job.  And probably after that, too.  It feels good to share my day, and my venting, and my victories with people.  My hope is that you may be encouraged by my life- and that I may be held accountable for actually living it because I've got someone to report to about it!