our situation {a better update}

During the month of November, I love to participate in the "I'm thankful for..." game on Facebook. I try real hard to get creative with my "thankfuls" to help me recognize the blessings I take for granted a lot of the time. On November 1st I shared: It's that time again! Today I am thankful for answers to my/our prayers. Even if I would prefer a different answer at times... (Ha!) I always know that I will be able to look back and realize that everything worked out perfectly. When I wrote that I was thinking about trials we've experienced in the past, and of course our latest trial, Eric losing his job. Some read that and assumed that Eric got a job... and they were right! Eric landed a great opportunity just a week and a half after I thought my world ended (but I got over that feeling after I simmered down, HA!) While I'm obviously grateful that Eric got a job (so incredibly grateful!) this was a good reminder that sometimes it's okay to hand over the reigns and trust that everything will work out, instead of feeling the need to control every second of our lives, you know?
Eric started his job this week and so far, so good!! I hadn't even thought of sharing the news on the blog yet until my sweet friend commented on my status, "... Did he get a job?? Email me! Or I'm sure I'll read about it next week ;)" Bahaha! I didn't email her because I suck, but I suppose you all can count on me for being an over sharer :) (love ya, Liz!) I had convinced myself that it would take months to get a good job, mostly because we live in such a tiny, remote little town with few to no options, and the interviewing process can take months! I was totally excited at the prospect of moving out of here, but now I'm content to stay awhile longer :)
I just have to say that I'm incredibly thankful to be married to such a hard worker! Eric sacrificed so much to build an incredible resume... and it's paying off! And I'm forever thankful to be apart of this amazing, supportive online community. The love and prayers we received from you all mean more than you'll ever know! Thank you, thank you! Even when life seems to take a turn for the worst, God is good!!

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