New Begins

When I was pregnant with A, R was wrapping up his Master's degree and in the process of a major job hunt. It was an exciting time as we awaited the arrival of A and at the same time an emotional time as we anxiously waited for God to send R a job that he could start after graduation. It seemed like every time there was a possible job opportunity, a door would close on it's own or God would lead us away from a job. And over and over we could hear God saying "Have faith."

In May 2009 graduation came and went and still the right job wasn't presenting itself. In June God finally lead R to the right job and within days of him accepting the offer A blessed us with her arrival into our lives.

It has been very clear to us over the past year and a half that this is exactly where we are supposed to be. No doubt about it. But as clear as God has made it that this is where he wants us, it was also very evident how unhappy R was in his job and how unhappy I was with his 90 minute commute and long hours. We debated over R applying outside the state but again and again God confirmed with us that this is where he wanted us. And every time we prayed about it, God continued to say, "Have faith. Have faith"

Then last summer when I found out I was pregnant, it seemed that we were yet again in a similar spot we had found ourselves when I was pregnant with A. R was yet again searching for a job and whenever there was even a hint of a possible job a door would close and/or God would lead us away. A frustrating time to put it mildly. So we again were left to pray and wait (and cry) and like before I could hear God whisper, "Have faith."

Then February 19th came and M blessed us with her unexpected arrival. And just as before within three days of our daughter's arrival, God answered our long awaited prayers for a job for R. He was offered a job less than 10 minutes from where we live now. It truly is an answer to prayer that we've been waiting for, for almost two years. Not only does R have a new job that is so close to home but he has been able to take almost 4 weeks off since M was born before he starts his new job. The timing could not have come at a more perfect time.

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8