Time has swiftly passed by and I haven’t blogged much. I think it is now time to write something about the events that have transpired recently.
In December I was laid-off from my job after five and one half years. The explanation was shortage of funding in the agency. I believe that to be a half truth since my position was entirely funded by a grant for my salary and benefits. The opportunity to “bump” another position was my original decisions but after much consideration I determined it best for me to take the lay-off and draw unemployment on a higher salary. The position I was offered was substantially lower pay with more pressure than I cared to deal with.
I am preparing myself to work in another field and have completed the necessary courses and have been accepted by a company to work for them once I have my state license. This is currently what I am waiting for. Micah is also pursuing the same endeavor. We have a great mentor source to guide us and a great company to work with.
The family situation for Carolyn remains a puzzling matter. Apparently those family members have heard and gossiped error.
While waiting my other pursuit I have connected with our church and am making a small stipend for Pastoral Care duties and Administration of small groups. I’ve already done hospital visitation and two funerals and conducted a leadership meeting for small groups. It is a good feeling to be active in ministry albeit quite different than previously.
Micah is enjoying living in his own home that he purchased in December. He is tiring of the games played by his current employer so he is working hard to complete courses to improve his future. It will be certainly less physical work. We will work as a team along with Carolyn as our assistant.
Taxes are filed. They just are too high!
Titus, our dog, is grumpy. He is 13 years old.
And so that is it in a nutshell. I will disclose more when I have time.
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