He Got A Job!!!

We have great news!!! Hubby was offered a job today! The job is almost identical to what he did at ImagePoint with comparable pay. And, it's here in Knoxville (believe it or not!). It is a 6 month contract-to-hire position. I can't believe it! Can it be true? Could this painful period in our life be coming to an end?


Frankly, I'm really afraid to believe it. What if, for some reason, my excitement blows it? What if, for some reason, they change their mind and decide not to fill the position after all? The company is very reputable and also very stable. So, the threat of coming to work one day to find out that the company is shutting down is very low. But, I don't think I will actually be able to fully exhale and relax until he gets through his first week.


After he called me today to give me the good news, I walked out of my office and started shouting (ok-it probably sounded like squeaking). Most everyone within earshot of me came over and were as excited as I was, which was so sweet. They have been such a support to me during this time. I also called my mom and dad. They were so excited and relieved as well. They have been very worried about us and have really hated seeing us go through this. As has hubby's sister and brother, his parents, my brother, and our sweet friends. So many people have given us words of encouragement, offered us help in many ways, and prayed for us incessantly. We have been so touched through this time.

We have seen both the good side of people and the bad. But, maybe the bad is just because of ignorance. Ignorance of how it feels to be jobless, worrying about how the bills will get paid and food will be put on the table, all while watching your loved one feeling helpless and rejected. They say that ignorance is bliss. And, maybe it's true. But, it is also very sad when people who are ignorant to situations such as ours have little or no compassion for those going through tough times such as this.

So, now what's next for us? I'm still being cautious, at least until next week. I'll breathe a little easier then. But, to celebrate, I think I'll treat myself to Starbucks in the morning. Nothing like a good Latte, huh?