I had pretty decided that I wasn't going to do this blog anymore, but I changed my mind. This past year has been interesting for me.
I had previously posted about my job, well, about my boss anyway and his compliments. I worked in an insurance office as the office manager. It was an okay job, better at the beginning than at the end. No, I am not going to complain about my boss. Anyway, last summer he was really sick. I am talking he almost died and since he is older, he decided to sell his business. So as of last October 1, I was unemployed. I really don't mind not working. I like being home taking care of my house and knitting.
This wasn't the only change to take place job-wise in our family. In January my son started a new job at a local auto shop. He was laid off in November, at least part of the time until two weeks ago. Hopefully things don't get that slow again. My husband switched jobs from hauling sewage to longhaul trucking. Then my daughter, after our trip to Montana, got a job in Ekalaka and moved there.
I tell you what, last fall was very hard on me! My husband is gone most of the week, my son works and then has church activities in the evening, my daughter moves away, I lose my job...talk about not feeling needed anymore. However, I did not sit around and feel sorry for myself like I would have in the past. I started going to Oasis, a Bible study at my church. I absolutely adore the ladies in my small group. I have even made a new friend. It is a lady I have known for awhile but I guess we didn't think we had that much in common or something. Anyway, knitting brought us together. We started a knitting group together and we do a few fun things like go to yarn shops together.
Last year wasn't all bad. We had great camping weekends and hiking days throughout the summer. We grew even closer as a family. You can check out our year in more detail here.
No, I still haven't found a job, but that is okay. If God wants me to have one He will provide, for now I am changing things up at home. Oh, I have become the editor of Gathering at the Well a Bible study at http://www.titus2atthewell.com/, come check us out.
I had previously posted about my job, well, about my boss anyway and his compliments. I worked in an insurance office as the office manager. It was an okay job, better at the beginning than at the end. No, I am not going to complain about my boss. Anyway, last summer he was really sick. I am talking he almost died and since he is older, he decided to sell his business. So as of last October 1, I was unemployed. I really don't mind not working. I like being home taking care of my house and knitting.
This wasn't the only change to take place job-wise in our family. In January my son started a new job at a local auto shop. He was laid off in November, at least part of the time until two weeks ago. Hopefully things don't get that slow again. My husband switched jobs from hauling sewage to longhaul trucking. Then my daughter, after our trip to Montana, got a job in Ekalaka and moved there.
I tell you what, last fall was very hard on me! My husband is gone most of the week, my son works and then has church activities in the evening, my daughter moves away, I lose my job...talk about not feeling needed anymore. However, I did not sit around and feel sorry for myself like I would have in the past. I started going to Oasis, a Bible study at my church. I absolutely adore the ladies in my small group. I have even made a new friend. It is a lady I have known for awhile but I guess we didn't think we had that much in common or something. Anyway, knitting brought us together. We started a knitting group together and we do a few fun things like go to yarn shops together.
Last year wasn't all bad. We had great camping weekends and hiking days throughout the summer. We grew even closer as a family. You can check out our year in more detail here.
No, I still haven't found a job, but that is okay. If God wants me to have one He will provide, for now I am changing things up at home. Oh, I have become the editor of Gathering at the Well a Bible study at http://www.titus2atthewell.com/, come check us out.
Beth
