Today is October 1st. It completely blows my mind that we've made it here. lol First of all, I've made ends meet and kept my family fed, clothed, and loved without a job. If you had asked me in July, I would not have thought it was possible. I have to stop and thank my family and friends for all the love and support that have helped me to do so. Even kind words and encouragement make a big difference! I hope you all remember that. Please remember that just being kind and encouraging to the people you meet makes so much more of an impact than you know.
The girls are starting to talk about Halloween costumes, candy, and even Christmas. Believe it or not, I've already started my Christmas shopping for the girls. Obviously, it's not going to be a big one this year. But it will be filled with love and TIME! I've started picking up a Christmas gift every couple of weeks and putting it away. Brenna's birthday is also in December, so it will take some planning and spreading, but my girls will be just fine!
I do have a job interview tomorrow. I am praying that God's will be done. If this is the job I'm meant to have, then I pray that I get it. If it is not where I'm meant to be, I pray that it will not be offered to me. While a job is a job and I need a job, I believe this time of being unemployed has been of great value and I've learned a lot about myself and a lot about budgeting and being a better mom. I know that I have been where God wanted me and maybe that's still where I'm meant to be. I pray that He will show me where He is leading me.
Speaking of my unemployed status... I just returned from being out of town for my great aunt Charlene's funeral. Since Charlene wasn't immediate family, if I were employed I would not have been able to be out of town for the week and to have been blessed to be a part of this special woman's funeral! You see, the funeral was 395 miles away. My aunt Charlene celebrated her 69th birthday about a week before she passed. She was still in love with the love of her life even though he had passed over 20 years ago. She was also able to live independently up until the last 3 years of her life. Why is that such a big deal?? Both my aunt Charlene and her late husband Thomas had mental disabilities. Charlene had a love without end. She loved and valued her family without judgment and with great joy. She appreciated so many little things that many of us often forget to notice. She found joy in things that I take for granted. I love you aunt Charlene and I KNOW that my momma and your Thomas were there to greet you when you walked strong and healthy through the gates of Heaven!
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