We just had a long weekend since Monday is a holiday in Ontario (Family Day). We rented a cottage with Justin's family for the weekend two hours north of us. It. was. heavenly. I hadn't realized how much of a break I needed. I needed a longer break from work and from house responsibilities. I had a discouraging week last week, so it came just in time. I found out I did get the teaching job (hooray) but they never gave me a start date. So I asked them for a date so I could put in my notice at work. They emailed back and said they would let me know as soon as a class was available for me to teach. So I found this out on Feb. 11, and I'm like: what the heck?! I've been in the interview process with them since Jan. 15!! (I'm still ticked off). I think it wouldn't be so bad if I had known it would be awhile, but they made it sound like they needed someone right away (their ad said end of Jan/beginning of Feb). I feel like I can't wait around forever, so I'm going to keep on applying to teaching jobs. Work was especially tough last week and I just want out of there so bad. I know at this point that things will be ok, but I'm feeling discouraged right now and I just have to remember that God has me right where he wants me. This Christmas I had my eyes opened about what it's like to trust God like a kid trusts their parents. As children we completely trust that our parents will take care of everything. I feel like I'm being put to the test in this, so I am working at and praying daily for this childlike trust.
Even in the midst of this struggle I can so see God working around me. In this last week I have had significant conversations with two individuals; one from church and one from work who are going through tough times where they feel they've called out to God and he is not answering. I feel like I've been able to say encouraging things and at the very least pray for them.
Just writing about all this is putting me in a better mood and giving me perspective!
The winter cold was getting me down too, but this weekend up north was just beautiful. We don't get as much snow down here and the city makes it all dirty. Here are a few pictures:
Standing on frozen lake, our cottage looked out onto this view.
I forget how fun it is to go sledding! I went down several times, but didn't get a picture of it, Justin enjoyed it too.
Even though it was gorgeous, I couldn't help thinking about what everything would look like in the spring. Can't wait for those first few crocuses to pop up!
I love the pictures. We haven't had any snow this winter - just one morning where it sprinkled and probably about 10 mornings when we had to scrape frost off our cars, but no snow! Can't say I'm too disappointed, now that I have to drive to work every day!
ReplyDeleteSorry the whole work subject is so annoying.I hope to hear good news soon and I am praying you get that teaching job!
Beautiful, Candice! It snowed on Christmas in the town over from us, but we only drove through it briefly, so we only got a little bit of white this year. There is something about a crisp, white blanket of snow that just gives off a deep feeling of peace, though. I am so very glad you got to get away and enjoy yourselves! But am sorry about work! That is frustrating with the starting date thing. I had a few similar experiences like that last year when I was job hunting. Hang in there! I KNOW something is right around the corner for you! (easy for me to say, ha). Loved to hear from you and how you have felt God using you lately. Praying for an easier week at work as you return from your little vacation!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were able to get away after a long week (or weeks). The snow is gorgeous. I pray that your job either works out quickly or God shows you another open door. He has an amazing plan for you, but I know it is frustrating just sitting around and waiting. You would think after the long interview process they would be ready for you to work!
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