That is a shell shocker for anyone to hear, a deadline when you
will no longer have a job. Not having benefits with three kiddos and a host of
health issues, not having an income with three kiddos…all very scary. That’s
when I took a second job. Got out of the house (I worked from home until then),
met new people…my mind started to open. Then I did not like some of what I saw
and found a different second job, LOVED the people there, loved the experience –
I grew some more.
During this time, my home life suffered – my nights and
weekends were never mine. Such is the nature of a retail job. Even though I
undertook writing this blog, everything creatively fell behind. My husband’s job got extended and we felt safe.
A year passed.
We got the notice that he is being laid off for sure, there
is no stopping it, it is going to happen.
A friend talked to me about classes at a local college and I
looked into it. Medical Billing and Coding – I was blessed with an incredible
grant and a wonderful advisor who looked at my background of administrating a
non-profit and she recommended I apply to a new position opening up in my area
with the college program that I was taking the class through. I applied in
February, never heard a thing. Figured they had found someone they felt was a
better fit.
I took my class, passed with flying colors made some new
friends – my book, my mind was certainly opened.
“A closed mind is like a closed book; just like a block of
wood.”
No wooden block here!
Then out of the blue – on the day of my final exam, I got a
phone call! They wanted to interview me!!
ME?! ME?!
I interviewed and later that night, they called to offer me
the job! I start June 15!!
Now – the pay is not fabulous. The benefits are great! The
people are wonderful! But – but, even better…
I can take any class I want, my sons can take any class they
want, my husband can take any class he wants! I can finally get my degree –
really open my mind, really start to grow again!
We are still waiting for the final axe for my husband’s job,
but I feel like we have turned a corner. With my evenings and weekends back, our
family can get back on track – this will give my husband the ability to find
what he needs to move forward with his career. I am excited!
I will still be working two jobs – one at the college, the
other still based at home, but it will all be on my terms!
Life, yes, Life is good!
Live, Laugh, Love~Vanilla Mama
PS – Your lucky numbers, keep your mind open – it could happen! 14, 21,
16, 42, 32, 11
