Checking In

This week I completed 3 days of training at my new job. The first day was basically an orientation and review of company policies. Day 2 and 3 were pretty intense.  We have received so much information to the point of being slightly overwhelming. I’ve found myself wondering, “Am I really going to be able to remember and implement all of this stuff?” I know, of course, that there will be things I will forget and need to review. One of our instructors assured us that in time, most of these things would become second nature to us, so I am not stressed. I am praying and trusting God that He will help me to do a good job.  Next week there will be 3 more days of training and also an opportunity for shadow training. Shadow training is when you go to a client’s house and watch an experiened skills trainer work with the child. I am looking foward to that. I’m also looking forward to when I’ll be working closer to home and not commuting daily to go to training. I think I’d wear out quickly if I had that commute everyday.

Anyhow, I am enjoying this new challenge in my life and praying that God will be glorified in all of it. More later. Eyelids are heavy.

It Almost Feels Like I’m Dreaming…..

but I’m not!  On Thursday morning I have a job interview. I have been out of the work force for 13 years. When my daughter was 4 years old, I quit running my family day care business to begin homeschooling. I’ve never been sorry for that decision and have never really longed to go back to work. However, things have changed, and having me get a part time job would really help the family out. This position would allow me enough flexibility to continue homeschooling my son. If I get this job, I will be working with autistic children and their families. I have a little bit of experience with special education which actually took place back in the late ’80s. Fortunately, I do have over 20 years experience working with children in Sunday school, my homeschool experience, day care experience and a year of child psychology and educational psychology. Surely that will count for something, right?

So, if any of you out there want to pray for this middle aged mama, I sure would appreciate it. If this is not the right job, I do believe that God has something out there for me. I really want a job with a lot of open doors to share my faith. God knows, and I am believing Him to supply the need. Victory report to follow!  :-)