Giving Thanks!

Each year, families get together and celebrate Thanksgiving! Turkey's all over America start looking over their shoulders.  : )

This year, I'm giving all my thanks to God. He has truly shown me the true meaning of faith, patience, hope and endurance. Some days I would say, "I'm inbetween a rock and a hard place." Other days, I was consumed with nervous energy as I prepared for countless interviews. I will admit during my discouraged times, I didn't turn to God. Instead of believing He would see me through, I doubted things would ever change. Then I started talking to my friends about the job market. Each friend had different stories and similar experiences. At the end of every conversation we would encourage one another to keep on praying, be patient and keep trying. I am thankful for my friends, who have prayed and encouraged me along the way this year. I am thankful for my family, they continued to believe even when I didn't.

Within the past week, I've started working another part-time job. This week, I was offered a full-time job. God is working and moving in my life. You can't tell me, He isn't. I am so thankful for God showing me that it's okay to be like Job.

I've been saying "I want a job for Christmas." God blessed me twice before Thanksgiving!

Keeping Hope Alive!

I am keeping hope alive. This year has been challenging, exhausting, emotional and frustrating. I've cried, laughed, smiled, fussed and argued. I'm going through life experiencing the same exact emotions as everyone else. Yet, my story is different.

I am a college graduate with a 1 year old son. My husband's deployed and it's our first year of marriage. I work part-time at a retail store. This December, it'll be a year since I graduated. I've been on eight interviews, including phone and in-person interviews. 

At this point, I'm having a hard time believing and continuing to have faith that everything will work out. But I devoted myself to talking with God more and praying about my situation.

It's hard being a mother, a college graduate, a wife, a daughter, a sister and a friend. Especially when my mind is constantly consumed with applying for jobs, worrying about bills and contributing. It's hard going in to interview after interview and putting on a smile. A smile you've put on your face so many times before. But each time, you're sitting across from someone else who says the exact same words, "So tell me about yourself?"

What I really would like to say to that question is... I graduated from college and I'm having the hardest time finding a full-time job to support myself and my family. I may not have all  the qualifications you're looking for but I am a fast learner. Honestly, I want this job more than the next person you're going to interview. I'm willing to start tomorrow, if you'd like.

A friend sent an inspirational message to me, Job 1:21, explaining the story of Job. When I went to my Godsister's baby shower, we all had to guess what actor, actress, singer or Biblical characters we were. I ended up being Mary then Job.

God's made me realize that I am like Job. We all are at some point in our lives.