She explains.

Tomorrow is Chad's last day with the Forestry.

He turned in his two weeks notice last week and is really looking forward to some changes in his life. It has been a good few years - he has been working there since before we got married, at least seasonally. But it is time to do something different. He took a CNA (certified nursing assistant) class at the local community college this summer (4 nights a week and all day Saturday, in addition to the regular ole' 9 to 5!) so now he is employable in that particular realm. It looks like there are a lot of jobs available in thie field - as well as a lot of turn over - because most people (not unlike Chad) use it as a jumping off point for more education and "movin' on up".

I am excited about what this means for us. It means Chad can go back to school - for whatever higher education he decides he wants - whenever he gets ready. It means a little more flexibility in his work schedule and no being "on call" 24 hours a day during fire season. It does also mean that he will probably have to start out at the least-desireable night shift but it is only for a season and we can totally handle it!

I totally trust my husband and that this is a decision that he has prayed over, thought over, and hoped for  - for a while now. I am really excited to see what God will do with him during this season of "new".

here's lookin' - uh, part 2.

So, please go back a couple posts and read if you are interested in job info.
I started writing it yesterday but didn't want to post it until I talked to my boss.
In case you want the quick version,

I GOT THE JOB!

But if you want the rest of the story, go back a post or two and I'll explain.

here's lookin'.

Yes, here's lookin' at you kid.
Well, technically it is you looking at me.
And you are really just looking at my blog.
But you are looking at the blog of the newest employee of the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachias.
Woohoo...
thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
I felt comfortable and covered in your love.

My offical job title is Membership Manager. I will be in charge of an area of our council - increasing membership in that area and assisting the leaders as they need help with unit meeting and troop meetings. I have my own office and share an assistant with a couple other girls. Ha..hilarious. They gave me an office and an assistant. And I will make enough money that we can buy any of the houses that currently top our list.
God is so good!

I handed my boss my letter of resignation today and before he even opened it he said "This better not be a letter of resignation". I sort of nodded and apologized but he said that he was sad to see me go and they were lucky to have me.
I think so too!