Yes, it is Easter. Another successful one at that. Great food, fun and family. Once again, this year Bob's prayer made me tear up. He is just so sincere and I know his heart so I am always touched by his words and unspoken thoughts.
We had a campfire and it was actually warm enough to be out and observe some family croquet. Lori, Fran and I had a great discussion on religion. It confirmed my beliefs and it was nice to hear others had the same likemindedness.
Eric hunted eggs and Lori came up with a great option for the adults. Real eggs that were hollowed out and filled with confetti and then resealed. They were great for breaking and spraying confetti everywhere. I liked that tradition, I hope we keep it. At least we were outside so most of the confetti stayed outside, a little came inside in hair and on clothing, but that was fun too.
I always think of Easter as a new beginning. Just like Christ rising with a new body and looking forward to heaven and seeing his father again, I think it is a good reason to create our own new beginning, shed old thoughts, replace them with new shiny thoughts and optimism. Look forward to the new things in our future although we may not know what they are (like Christ did when he was going to heaven) we need to feel the same anticipation in what is ahead for us.
A new beginning, a fresh perspective, a new attitude.
Happy Easter and may your life bring you new beginnings or just renewed optimism.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
April Showers
Yes, today is the first day of April, usually met with traditional jokes and pranks from family and coworkers. Well, still unemployed so no coworkers and family is just to serious to joke around so pranks for me today. : (
Had an interview yesterday with a heating and cooling company. I can definitely do the job but did they like me, did I say the right things, did I interview well. Time will tell. I never have strong feelings one way or another about interviews. I just go in as myself and tell them what I can do and what I am good at, sometimes my weaknesses (if they ask) and leave it all in God's hands. What else can you do, stressing over it will not change the outcome so why bother. I guess I have learned a lot about giving things to God in recent years and it does come easier the more you do it.
Surprisingly I have found several jobs that I qualify for on the internet. I thought given the current employment situation that all the mid level jobs would be taken. That was nice to see. I really dont have the drive like I did 15 years ago to climb some corporate ladder, I just want to work at a place that is solid, good work ethic in management and good honest people. I can do so many things that I have diverse skills to offer so I feel that is an asset no matter where I end up.
Waiting for spring this year seems particularly hard. My nephew Chad has blogged that it is a hard time of year for him in his job because of planting of the fields, etc. I know how those farmers feel, just let me get out there and put something in the ground and watch it grow! I get excited thinking about all the possibilities of the things I can plant and the new things I can learn about gardening. I never got to play in the dirt until I moved out of the house so I guess I have a unmet childhood need to get into the dirt. But then again, growing our own food is the basis of life so maybe it is just the earth instinct. Either way, cant wait.
Bring on those April Showers so we can get our May Flowers!
Had an interview yesterday with a heating and cooling company. I can definitely do the job but did they like me, did I say the right things, did I interview well. Time will tell. I never have strong feelings one way or another about interviews. I just go in as myself and tell them what I can do and what I am good at, sometimes my weaknesses (if they ask) and leave it all in God's hands. What else can you do, stressing over it will not change the outcome so why bother. I guess I have learned a lot about giving things to God in recent years and it does come easier the more you do it.
Surprisingly I have found several jobs that I qualify for on the internet. I thought given the current employment situation that all the mid level jobs would be taken. That was nice to see. I really dont have the drive like I did 15 years ago to climb some corporate ladder, I just want to work at a place that is solid, good work ethic in management and good honest people. I can do so many things that I have diverse skills to offer so I feel that is an asset no matter where I end up.
Waiting for spring this year seems particularly hard. My nephew Chad has blogged that it is a hard time of year for him in his job because of planting of the fields, etc. I know how those farmers feel, just let me get out there and put something in the ground and watch it grow! I get excited thinking about all the possibilities of the things I can plant and the new things I can learn about gardening. I never got to play in the dirt until I moved out of the house so I guess I have a unmet childhood need to get into the dirt. But then again, growing our own food is the basis of life so maybe it is just the earth instinct. Either way, cant wait.
Bring on those April Showers so we can get our May Flowers!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Everyday is a new beginning
Well here it is, my first post. I decided to try this to be sure I kept up with the 21st century and because I have enjoyed reading blogs from my daughter and my nephews. I don't know if I have anything worth saying but I thought I might as well give it a shot.
Today I got a call from someone at the plant who informed me I was no longer working for them. Long story short, the bank is liquidating our assets and the Elkhart office was the first thing to go. Given the state of the RV industry and the economy I am not really surprised. We sold products every week, but I think the company had lived beyond its means before it was taken over and those things were just to much for the bank to bear so I am unemployed again. I have not had a good employment record since the institute I worked for at Notre Dame moved to Colorado. Just can't seem to find my niche. I had a great niche at the last job but RV's are not stable. As my nephew said in his blog recently when one door closes another one opens. I have been through this before and I can weather the storm. As always God is in control and I will wait upon him for his guidance and direction. I have gotten good at that.
On a better note, the signs of spring are all around me and I couldnt be happier about that. Crocus are bursting in the front yard, tulips are coming up by the mailbox and robins awake me in the morning. I gotta say, I love the warm weather if God had directed me to a different climate I would have been thrilled but here I am to bear the cold and snow and change of seasons. Maybe the change of seasons is just what I need. A chance for renewal, a new start, a new job, maybe a new chapter to me. I guess we will see. Thanks to anyone who decides this is interesting enough to read and follow.
Today I got a call from someone at the plant who informed me I was no longer working for them. Long story short, the bank is liquidating our assets and the Elkhart office was the first thing to go. Given the state of the RV industry and the economy I am not really surprised. We sold products every week, but I think the company had lived beyond its means before it was taken over and those things were just to much for the bank to bear so I am unemployed again. I have not had a good employment record since the institute I worked for at Notre Dame moved to Colorado. Just can't seem to find my niche. I had a great niche at the last job but RV's are not stable. As my nephew said in his blog recently when one door closes another one opens. I have been through this before and I can weather the storm. As always God is in control and I will wait upon him for his guidance and direction. I have gotten good at that.
On a better note, the signs of spring are all around me and I couldnt be happier about that. Crocus are bursting in the front yard, tulips are coming up by the mailbox and robins awake me in the morning. I gotta say, I love the warm weather if God had directed me to a different climate I would have been thrilled but here I am to bear the cold and snow and change of seasons. Maybe the change of seasons is just what I need. A chance for renewal, a new start, a new job, maybe a new chapter to me. I guess we will see. Thanks to anyone who decides this is interesting enough to read and follow.
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