Thankful Tuesday: My Job

I decided to start a Thankful Tuesday in my blog. Every Tuesday I want to write about something I am thankful for. So here it goes...

For my first Thankful Tuesday, I want to write about my job. I am very thankful for the job I have. Even though at moments it can be very hard and sometimes even overwhelming, it is still a blessing.

I love to care for others and to know that sometimes you are their family only makes your job more worthwhile. I got to talk with a resident one day who has no children nor does she have any family left. She told me that our nursing home staff is her family. I almost cried because sometimes you forget those little things that matter most to the residents.

I am also thankful for the fact that I even have a job. So many people are losing their jobs in this scary time in our country but I still have a job that pays decent and gives me more hours than I can handle at times.

I know quite a bit of people who has lost their job in the last year due to the economy and it is so sad. I am so glad that I don't have to think "Where is my next meal going to come from?" or "How am I going to pay for my electric bill this month with no money?"

One thing for sure, God is in control and he can bring us out of a hard situation. I am so thankful to know (even though at times I forget) how loving and gracious the Lord is. Everything that I have comes from God. He has given me more than I could ever need or want!

Lord, I thank you

I think it's time for an update! I really have good intentions of updating my blog but seem to never get around to it so while I have the extra time today I better get it done!

I love my new job! I was so scared when I first started and even thought that maybe I had made a mistake by getting this job. The fear of being new, learning a new field and working with peoples actual lives became somewhat stressful. I have soaked up all the advise that my co-workers (and hubby!) has given me and have used it to try and better myself. I really want to do a good job but I have to keep reminding myself that it takes time to have this job come so natural to me.

Kevin is back in school. Tuesday night was his first class for Fall quarter. He is still in his prerequisites but should be going to his Nursing clinicals next fall. The sacrificing he has to make right now will be worth it after college is finished. He will be doing the job he has wanted to do for the past few years and we can finally start the life that we pray God wants for us!

Less than 2 weeks until our 3 year anniversary. I am so thrilled! Every year keeps on getting better and better. I am so thankful to have a husband that is so in love with God and reflects that in our relationship! I am truly blessed!