Changes

I'm sure that news has traveled and you all know that I lost my job last week. The circumstances behind the termination of my employment with Alys Beach were a little mysterious, but it comes down to the condition of the Market. I loved my job at Alys. I brought in 5 new employees. I worked hard and cared very much about the success of the development. But, it is what it is and it isn't what it's not. As Patrick said, "God is not surprised." His timing is perfect and I am going to trust that He is directing all of my steps.

So now I join the game of employment musical chairs. The job market in this area is extremely competative right now and is becoming more so every day. Legendary and Sandestin have recently had some big layoffs which means more people are in my situation than I would like. I had an interview on Monday with a great company that is doing exciting world-changing things. I'm one of 40 applicants. Sheesh!

I mostly feel that this is just the push I needed to move my life up to North Carolina. Patrick and I need a chance to grow to know and love eachother on a normal day-to-day basis. I'm looking for jobs in Hickory, hoping to find something permanent that will give me the time off that I'll need in the late spring. I want to get out of the Office Admin box. There's an opportunity as a teacher at a Christian School. PR, Marketing, more Real Estate (probably not right away :))... the options there are a little better than here. Finding a place to live would probably be fairly easy, and the best part is that I can be near the man I love.

In the mean time, I'm going to enjoy this time with my family and make plans for a pretty big event in my life. With the holidays, it's all going to fly by! Baby showers, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years! Come January, I will most likely make the move. Lord willing I will have had a successful job interview during my two weeks in Hickory for Christmas... He has a plan I just have to step into it. I appreciate your prayers and all the encouragement!