My job. It truly is a gift from God.
It came out of necessity, but the way I got this job is a testament to how God works. I was flipping through Craig's List looking for jobs that would allow me some flexibility and I came across an add for a class to become a Realtor. I had thought about it in the past, but hadn't thought about it in a while. I then decided to ask the agent who had helped us buy our house for advice on who to take the class from and what other things I might do to prepare myself for a life of real estate.
She asked me to come in to her office to talk to her and her partner. I was still thinking I was just going to get some advice, but I left with a job offer! I hadn't even taken the class or passed the test. That was a little over 4 months ago.
Things haven't always been smooth, but I can honestly say I am enjoying my job; so far it is not only supplying for my family's needs, but it's allowed my husband to spend time with our kids (which they are all really enjoying).
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Grattitude Challenge - Day 5
Today I am thankful for my house.
After traveling around the county I live in looking at 5 different homes today, I am very grateful that I have the home I do. Yes it needs some work, and in one case probably less than one of the homes I saw today. That said, I love where we are located. I love how much land we have. And I am so thankful we were able to buy it all. If we were to try to get the house today, we probably would not get bank approval.
God's timing is AWESOME!
After traveling around the county I live in looking at 5 different homes today, I am very grateful that I have the home I do. Yes it needs some work, and in one case probably less than one of the homes I saw today. That said, I love where we are located. I love how much land we have. And I am so thankful we were able to buy it all. If we were to try to get the house today, we probably would not get bank approval.
God's timing is AWESOME!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Grattitude Challenge - Day 4
Today's grateful will also be a summary of the last couple days.
Today I am grateful for my children.
Are they perfect? No. But neither am I. I guess that's where they get it from. :-)
The last couple days, my family has had a yard sale where we are trying to get rid of (and make a little money doing it) the stuff the previous owner left in the house when she moved out. The kids have been real troopers helping us sort through things, set things out, and move things (on two different days no less). It has also meant a strange sleep and meal schedule for the family for the last couple days. Yet, my kids haven't complained.
To top all that off, yesterday started out pretty rough. We "opened" at 9:30 but didn't get our first customer till 11. That is so out of the ordinary for where we used to live in VA. In fact, in VA we would have had people trying to come into our yard at 7AM (even though signs said 9) hoping they could score a deal as we were setting everything up. With all the disappointment that this could have brought, my kids handled it surprisingly well. Needless to say we didn't make that much money yesterday. After the yard sale, I went to show a house to someone and I had 30 minutes to get ready to go to church and write an offer on the house I'd just seen. My kids were instrumental in making sure we were only a couple minutes late to church rather than very late.
Today, we set up our signs in a few different places and considering where we live we had quite the stream of people. We also got to meet most of our neighbors for the first time which was nice. While all of this was going on, my kids were not only excited (they sold a few of their old toys), but they were very helpful when needed (for example when one family came in and bought 3 tables worth of Christmas decorations all at once and we needed to get everything boxed up).
Needless to say, the last couple days have shown what my kids are made of, and I really like what I see. One proud Mama here.
Today I am grateful for my children.
Are they perfect? No. But neither am I. I guess that's where they get it from. :-)
The last couple days, my family has had a yard sale where we are trying to get rid of (and make a little money doing it) the stuff the previous owner left in the house when she moved out. The kids have been real troopers helping us sort through things, set things out, and move things (on two different days no less). It has also meant a strange sleep and meal schedule for the family for the last couple days. Yet, my kids haven't complained.
To top all that off, yesterday started out pretty rough. We "opened" at 9:30 but didn't get our first customer till 11. That is so out of the ordinary for where we used to live in VA. In fact, in VA we would have had people trying to come into our yard at 7AM (even though signs said 9) hoping they could score a deal as we were setting everything up. With all the disappointment that this could have brought, my kids handled it surprisingly well. Needless to say we didn't make that much money yesterday. After the yard sale, I went to show a house to someone and I had 30 minutes to get ready to go to church and write an offer on the house I'd just seen. My kids were instrumental in making sure we were only a couple minutes late to church rather than very late.
Today, we set up our signs in a few different places and considering where we live we had quite the stream of people. We also got to meet most of our neighbors for the first time which was nice. While all of this was going on, my kids were not only excited (they sold a few of their old toys), but they were very helpful when needed (for example when one family came in and bought 3 tables worth of Christmas decorations all at once and we needed to get everything boxed up).
Needless to say, the last couple days have shown what my kids are made of, and I really like what I see. One proud Mama here.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Grattitude Challenge - Day 3
My husband.
He is smart. He makes me laugh. He lives up to his nickname (for those that don't know it - MacGyver) which I think it very sexy. He is becoming quite the chef. And I love how hard he works to make money and or to help around the house.
He is just plain awesome!
He is smart. He makes me laugh. He lives up to his nickname (for those that don't know it - MacGyver) which I think it very sexy. He is becoming quite the chef. And I love how hard he works to make money and or to help around the house.
He is just plain awesome!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 2
God's care and provision in my life.
Although my life has not always been easy I can honestly say I have always been able to see God's presence in my life. Perhaps not during the trial I was facing (my fault for not looking hard enough) but certainly when it was all over.
Today was another example of that. Today I meet with my tough client for the inspection of their hopefully new house. Things went well so we are certainly moving forward. Hopefully I will have money to buy some Christmas presents soon.
Although my life has not always been easy I can honestly say I have always been able to see God's presence in my life. Perhaps not during the trial I was facing (my fault for not looking hard enough) but certainly when it was all over.
Today was another example of that. Today I meet with my tough client for the inspection of their hopefully new house. Things went well so we are certainly moving forward. Hopefully I will have money to buy some Christmas presents soon.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Gratitude Challenge - Day 1
Health.
Today my son had his annual check up and my daughter had hers last week. It was confirmed by their new doctor that they are both tall and thin and healthy.
These trips to the doctor also reminded me that this time last year we were dealing with a recurring illness for my daughter which I think we have finally been able to defeat. It took a lot of research and a physician who would listen, but I think we are on the up side.
Today my son had his annual check up and my daughter had hers last week. It was confirmed by their new doctor that they are both tall and thin and healthy.
These trips to the doctor also reminded me that this time last year we were dealing with a recurring illness for my daughter which I think we have finally been able to defeat. It took a lot of research and a physician who would listen, but I think we are on the up side.
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