The trauma that I encountered last October has been a huge nemesis, a dark force, and an overpowering presence in my life. I have tried so hard to overcome this obstacle… to press forward and return to my place of employment, the place where all this pain started.
I can be certain that in the midst of this challenge, God has heard my cries of frustration. I’ve been praying for deliverance, healing, and the strength to overcome.
God has answered those prayers in the most magnificent of ways!
My husband was recently given a wonderful job offer. Since he was previously staying home with our girls, this means a role reversal, where I would be staying home with the children while he works. In an instant I felt like chains were released from my neck and a burden was lifted from my shoulders. I can overcome this obstacle, but our livelihood doesn’t depend on it! We will have another financial means and I can continue my exposure therapy on (and in) my own time.
I am leaving a twenty-year career as an early childhood educator to embark on a new journey with my own children. This truly is a life changing moment. As quickly as my world was shattered, it has been restored beyond what I could have ever wished for or comprehended.
I recently stumbled upon this quote and it captured my feelings beautifully:
“No, this is not the beginning of a new chapter in my life; this is the beginning of a new book! That first book is already closed, ended, and tossed into the seas; this new book is newly opened, has just begun! Look, it is the first page! And it is a beautiful one!” ~ C. JoyBell C.
I feel free. I feel renewed. I feel I have a second chance to live the life I know I’m meant to live. Today I have no other words to describe how I feel, other than thankful… thankful to have this new and beautiful beginning.
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Somehow I missed your post last October. Holy moly! I am so incredibly happy that a new door has opened for you and your family! May this bring the healing you so greatly deserve!
xoxo
So glad your feeling free and renewed. You have a whole new journey ahead of you and I wish you all the best. ((HUGS))
Wonderful wonderful wonderful! I didn’t realize you were the “breadwinner.” I am certain the relief that you don’t HAVE to go back is amazing. Congratulations!
My heart is so happy reading this post! God is faithful to make a way when there seems to be no way.
Congratulations! I love reading your blog!
God is so good. Ephesias 3:20-21: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
Jennifer! This is awesome. I’m so happy for you. I love your attitude and grateful heart. :)
So glad that this opportunity has presented itself. I’m so very happy for you!
I’m so happy for you and your family!!! I love hearing people’s testimonies – so inspiring! Keep on going, girl! You’ve got this!!!!!
I am so happy for you!!! This sounds like such a wonderful new beginning. Thankful that things fell into place for you and your family :)
I really like that quote.
I am happy that you are happy :)
What wonderful news!
What amazing news!! I am so happy for you!! This is definitely a new beginning and I cant wait to see how it unfolds. Yay!!!!!
Hi Jennifer! So ELATED for you! And your children will be so blessed to have you at home for a while too. All that experience will not go to waste. To feel free, renewed, and to have a new life…so much like our life with the Lord! What a gift he has given you, his loved one.
When does your husband start?
Peace, my good friend,
Ceil
This is my first year for staying home, I didn’t know it was yours also. I’m so sorry about what happened to you last October. I’m including you in my prayers tonight.
What an absolute blessing!!! Congratulations on your “new job” ;-)
This is so incredible, Jennifer! I am so happy for you. God is so faithful and has our times and seasons planned out perfectly. I’m so glad to be getting to know you as a friend!
I feel the relief through your words. What a gift to be able to be home with your girls. Congrats to you all!
I’m so glad for you… xoxo
That is great news, I am glad to hear it :-)
I am so happy for you and your family. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful quote.