I joined the ranks of accounting in the early 90’s. I was a data entry clerk for a large car rental company in their payroll dept. I recall that I loved how much I got paid because fast food and the hotel business just were pennies compared to the corporate world. Early on though, I knew I was bored out of my mind. I tried to embrace it and eventually did find my niche doing billings. It was very natural to me and I wasn’t as bored but it was still a job to me.
I recall praying for years for my calling and I can look back now and see God told me a very long time ago…like 20 years ago what He would have me do..but at that age I wasn’t really listening for Him. So here it is 20 years later and today was my last day at accounting. I left my job today to take some time off before I begin Student Teaching.
I have been waiting for this day for years. Years I have known I hated accounting and wanted nothing to do with it and it never fulfilled me…the real me.
I wondered what the day would be like…but it was a smooth transition. I said my goodbyes, turned in my employee badge and walked out and didn’t look back. I can’t believe it is finally here. I am at peace. I see what is ahead for me and while it may be completely out of my comfort zone I take it on with joy and gladness.
I do hope I never have to do accounting ever again. It just wasn’t a fit for me. I am glad that I finally stood still to hear what God called me to do…Teach His Children!
I recently rented and watched this movie and I just about went right out and bought me my own personal copy. Katherine Heigl plays Jane this lovely woman who is totally into weddings and marriage and all that it stands for. She as the title indicates has worn 27 bridesmaid/maid of honor dresses for many weddings. She is head over heels in love with her boss who soon falls for her younger sister. Jane runs into this writer who isn’t what she thought he was. The film is a pure delight and a feel good movie. My favorite scene is where Jane and Kevin played by James Marsden are at a bar and they break out and sing Benny and the Jets way off key and with lyrics they create as they go. It is a movie I could watch over and over.
Well my munchkin is now registered for school and starts on Monday. I am so excited and nervous for her all in one. I have waited to do this kind of mommy stuff for so long I can hardly contain myself and have to pinch myself to make it all real to me that my mommy time has finally come. We go to her teacher meet/greet on tomorrow and that should be so much fun. I am looking forward to these memories and hope to take pictures as well. Is that corny? LOL Oh well…
Lord I am going to Praise You during this storm. All the GLORY goes to You. I love you!
Hubby and I are to appear in court on Sept. 8th to hopefully hear the status on our daughter’s case for assylum. I am so excited. I have waited to do this part of being a foster parent for so long…court cases! Please pray for the judge to have grace and mercy on our child and that he would decide on this case as our daughter’s case has been going on for about 3 years now. Thankfully hubby and I have only waited for 8 months out of those 3 years as our daughter has been with a previous foster family before coming into our home. Thank you all for your prayers in advance and will keep everyone posted. Also, pray that her case doesn’t get reschedule as that has happened more times than I care to count.
Be Blessed,
Me
I recently saw “The Bucket List” starring Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, and Sean Hayes. I mention Sean Hayes because he was so brillant and convincing in this roles as Cole’s (Jack N.) assistant. I enjoyed his role so much. I thought “WOW!” he is such a versatile actor because I am convinced when he is playing a straight role and when he is playing a gay role in those roles as I see him act them out. Brillant work. I would have loved to have seen more scenes with him in them because it made for such a comedy with him and Jack in the same scene.
I was so disappointed in the film for one reason only….I thought it was too short. Just when it was really going, it stopped abruptly and ended. I guess I enjoyed it so much I wanted to see more of it. 
It was definitely worth the loss of sleep being I had to watch it at night time while the little one slept.
Be Blessed,
Me
Dear Dale,
I have been going thru something this past week and I know I would have told you all about it. I know you would have comforted me and held me if you could. I know you would have loved on me and even for a few moments I would have felt better because of you. I thought I couldn’t miss you anymore but I can. Go figure.
I had a dream about you the other night. I had talked to you on the phone and wow your voice was just like I remembered it. Your tone was gentle and happy. I was crying on the phone talking to you and all I wanted to do was get to you wherever you were staying at. I don’t think you knew why I was crying but were giving me directions on how to get to you.
Turns out you weren’t but a few streets from me. I began walking since it seemed like you were close. Tears hit the pavement as I felt I was getting closer and closer to you. I wanted to sprint…I wanted to dash to the home. At some point, in the dream I get turned around, I get lost and I have to go back home. I can’t find you.
I woke up so disappointed. Because I was so looking forward to hugging you and just crying in your shoulders so you could make me feel better. I prayed that one day I will get to see you in my dreams again and get to hold you while we play catch up.
I envision you leaning on the sofa and I laying my head on your shoulder, all covered up in blankets and I close my eyes and just enjoy the moment. I hope that dream comes to pass.
Missing you,
Me
The Lord blessed me with a wonderful friend when I began the adoption process. She is such a kind and gentle person and she must be from Texas because her heart is just as big when it comes to the love she has to offer children. She has been fostering a wonderful little boy for almost a year now. Today she received some less than desirable news about the case and she sure could use some prayers to steady her as she takes it all in. Please pray for strength and for God to comfort her in these moments. Thank you as I know I can always count on you ladies to be here for one another.
While there may be bumps along the way, I can see hope at the end of all of this. I am smiling and breathing a sign of relief. The coming weeks are going to be draining and difficult but I am at peace and know the outcome. I just have to walk thru these obstacles to get to the end. I am going to get to that end and get thru this. I just know it. God has brought me this far. He is holding my hand as I climb over each one every day.
Yup I am moving away from that cliff and all the Glory goes to God and all my thanks go to you all who are keeping me and my family in your prayers!!
