Great News!

Chris just got a FANTASTIC JOB!

I just wanted to thank everyone who has prayed for us during the period of unemployment we just experienced. At the end of February, Chris (as well as many other EBSCO employees) lost his job. It took us by surprise because he'd been "safe" through so many rounds of layoffs there and it was not anticipated that there were still more layoffs to go at that time. We were stunned and scared at the time. What was even more intimidating was the fact that we knew how many other people were looking for jobs right now and the competition is tough! Real estate sales are slower this year than in the past, so my business has suffered this year, as well. I tried not to worry too much about it, because I kept thinking, "At least Chris has a good job." Well, as you can expect, I felt panicked when he told me the news about the layoff on that day back in February. We began praying for God to just LEAD us in this. I have a tendency to want to think I'M in control, but we all know that God really is the one who is paving the way each day. I made a promise to myself and to God that this time, I would LISTEN to Him and let Him just LEAD us on this. After praying about it, I felt a peace that I cannot explain as I gave all my worries to Him and was faithful that, no matter what happened, He would take care of us and that even though our life might change a bit, it was His PLAN for us.

I am so proud of Chris for diligently getting busy at job hunting, interviewing, networking, and getting himself out there quickly to not waste any time. He has impressed me more now than ever in our marriage as I got to watch him "work" from home. I never knew just how organized, thorough, and determined he was when he'd set goals for himself. I've learned a lot about him during his time at home with me. He's going to make a fine employee at his new job. He's very excited to get back to work (and away from the endless home projects I have him doing here... ha ha.)

I just wanted to post this to give all the GLORY to God for taking care of us during uncertain times and for watching over us. I could write for days about all the blessings we've received during this time, which are no coincidence at all, but directly related to all the prayers that have been said on our behalf by our loved ones. We have gotten so much family time together, we took two vacations (which were planned and paid prior to the job loss,) we completed tons of projects around the house while Chris was home, and pulled closer than ever to our Lord which is what God really wants from us anyway. I always look back at difficult times in my life with no regrets, because on the flip side, you always begin to discover what it was God was preparing you for as one of His servants. Praise to God for blessing my family, and thank you friends for your prayers and support.

Love, Karen