I never exactly posted (on Facebook, that I recall) that I was working a temporary job at our church as a "ministry coordinator". I started the first week in January and just finished my last day today. My hours ranged from 25-32 hours over the past 12 weeks. When I first accepted the job, it was to work 16 hours a week, but some things changed, and they asked me if I could do 30/week instead. While I really didn't WANT to work 30 hours a week, Scott and I decided that because this was a temporary "gig", that I should go ahead and take the assignment.
There are a few things that I learned during while I worked:
- I like doing administrative work.
- Laundry does not fold itself.
- Pastors are human (and that's not a bad thing).
- I really like working at my church.
- Toilets and floors don't clean themselves.
- I like doing administrative work.
- It doesn't work to start a diet and a new job at the same time.
- I'm still pretty proficient at the computer.
- Working 30+ hours a week leaves little time to exercise.
- I like doing administrative work.
- Groceries don't buy themselves and make meals on their own.
- At work, I can be someone other than "Mom".
- Did I mention that I really like administrative work?
Anyway, there are MANY more things that I learned, but one thing I know is that as much as I enjoyed working there, the timing is just not right for me to go "back to work". The extra cash was nice, but God provides and I trust HIM.
I am happy to be home. My kids are happy that I am home. My husband is VERY happy that I am home. Does that mean that I'm going to be "Little Miss Perfect Homemaker"? I would love to say yes, but after 16 years of being home full-time, I still don't have it mastered.
Through God's grace, I will continue to strive to the be woman of God that he desires for me to be––and that's creating home for my family.
Today I sent Scott off to a get-away with his dad. They are going to go to a race "12 hours of Sebring". I'm so excited for him to get some "guy-time" with his dad.
Scott loves cars––he got that from his dad. So I'm happy for him to have the opportunity to have a whole weekend to watch cars go whizzing by. This is not your typical red-neck NASCAR, either this is the ALMS (American Le Mans Series). http://sebringraceway.com/faqs.lasso Now, I don't mind racing, and I don't mind watching a race or two, but I don't get excited about it, like Scott does. So, this weekend, what could be better for a guy than spending time with your "Pops" watching noisy cars go round and round??
There was a time when I would have been upset and selfish about him leaving me for a few days to have fun. Will I miss him? You bet. Would it be easier if he were home? You bet. But I have learned that both of us need time away, once in a while. It's funny how just being away for a couple of days can rejuvenate a relationship. Even though we are perfect for each other, we can't always fill each other's needs.
Whoop it up!!
