Didn't realize how much some people look for my posts. I have been very busy trying to keep up with doctors, looking for a job and being creative with making my meds last until I can get more.
I had the longest discussion with one of my recruiters. He kept promising me an interview with a large air compressor company right over the border in SC. After two weeks of delays, I finally asked him a question that needed to be addressed. "Did you bring me in to meet your weekly quota of interviews, and does the job really exist?" I could feel his face change as his voice changed over the phone.
Everything in me knew I was correct in my assumption, and everything in me wanted to call the company and ask if the position was available. Not wanting to ruin two relationships, I left well enough - alone. I feel like I have wasted my time talking with this guy. Parking uptown Charlotte is not cheap - and I sat in his office for 2 hours while he "sold" me on this company. I got my hopes up and my excitement was building as I looked forward to the interview process. I came home, did my background work on the company, refreshed myself on the job requirements so that I knew what I was talking about.
There are days when I sit back and wonder how I can keep the lights on, food on the tables, a roof over our heads and clean clothes on our bodies. It is nothing short of God's provision. His Word is true - He will not see His righteous forsaken, nor His seed begging bread. He continues to provide all of our needs. When I think all hope is lost - He steps in and shows Himself strong.
Anyway, I missed a lot of things over the past weeks. My god-daughter was dedicated and I couldn't attend because of a doctor's appointment that could not get changed for reasons I can't talk about. My 25th class reunion and Thanksgiving with my family in CT - all did not happen because of doctors. One doctor has the nerve to walk into the room with an attitude because he had to open his office on Wed.. He said to me "let's get this over with because I had places I should have been."
After my head stopped spinning, I quickly reminded him that I didn't ask him to open his office, that he is a specialist - therefore he made the choice to be open, and I still had to write an evaluation of my visit. I walked out there with such a headache. I went to my therapist and he wanted me to take another pill. He gave me a months worth of samples. After taking one pill - I stopped. Anything that makes me feel like I am in the clouds - can't be good. I want to be stress-less not a crack head. So, I went back to the cd that my insurance sent, and I sit for 20 minutes a day and relax, relate, release all of the stress. Trust me, it works.
I did have a great few days at home with my wife and kids. This is the first time in my life that we didn't have a house full of guests on Thanksgiving. I honestly can't remember not having people over. Family is funny. I tried to meet up with my relative here in the Charlotte area and everybody was staying home. So, we just lit the fireplace, cooked with the kids, had one friend over, and stayed home. It was really good.
Friday, one of my Sunday School kids asked us to come over to have dinner with her family. They are a great group of people. We had an amazing time getting to know them. These kids are so respectful, mannerly and love their parents. I appreciate that the dad didn't care that we were in the house when he corrected his son in front of us. Some parents put up a front and then deal with it later - not him - he is like me, correct you where you made the mistake.
I am so thankful to God for the people he has placed in my life. I love doing what I can for others. Speaking of, I need to get started on the Red Velvet cookies that I promised to make. These things are so good, and I put a white chocolate drizzle on top of them with a hint of cream cheese. I was honored when I was asked to make them.
So this week is back to reality. Back to standing at the bus stop at 6:30 AM, back to preparing dinners and helping with homework. Back to doing homework and trying to help with projects. Time to figure out Christmas gifts and mailing out cards. Time to get our Kwanzaa crafts and projects in order. I love this time of year.
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