End of Unemployment

After much time spent, I have a job in Springfield, MO. First off, I thank all of you for the encouragement and prayers. It really has helped to sustain me in this time.

It's been hard. Ever since arriving back from vacation early in June, I have felt stuck. I felt like I was in a place where the past was stalking me and the future eluded me. But now I can move forward. Spread my wings. All that.

I tend to be a very nostalgic person. I cherish the past, but tend to dwell on it too much. I find myself wishing I could go back to either relive a good experience or rewrite a wrong one. None of it does much good except to pass time. I have already learned many lessons from the past.

The future can tend to intimidate me as well. So does change. I like things to stay good when they are good. Change can mean the end of something great. But I should also realize that it can be the beginning of something even better. If I learn to embrace the future and live in the present, then I probably won't spend as much time wishing I could change the past.

My new job is going to be working at a youth center for Greene count. I will be working the graveyard shift, but I've always liked the night anyway. I'll get by, and money will be good to have again. Or so I think. I'm sure I'll eventually want more. That's what I do. But I am grateful for this job. The Lord has provided and has been faithful to me. As He will continue to do for all of us who trust in His Son's name. I will start the job training hopefully by this coming Monday. And thus a new beginning.