Well once again I am bragging about God's amazing faithfulness. Back when I was looking for a Christmas job I applied at all the school boards (Public, Catholic, Christian, Rural), the applications resulted in an interview but nothing came up from that. The public board told me to watch their website and call to activate my application if there was a position I was interested in. I found one and called but they told me it was only open to current employees, I asked them to put in my application anyways (it never hurts). Yesterday I received a phone call from the school board asking me to come in for an interview. I went in at 9:30 this morning and by 11:00 they called and offered me the position. Full time (30 hours a week) working with a young boy from Africa who has never been to school before and is blind. I actually have already met this boy through swimming lessons as I was his teacher when the schools came through this fall. They are going to be training me in Braille which I think is totally cool. I am going to be working quite independently with him to teach him basic life skills as well as integrate him into a class room. I will probably have place to plug my car in which has been a huge prayer request for us. My wage will increase and I will have full time hours with evening and weekends off. I am hoping that I can work something out with the pool that I can stay on part time in case I need a job over the summer. Part of the reason that this school job was so hard to decide about is because Ian and I were talking about going back to Redberry Bible Camp north of Saskatoon. We were asked to come back me as Head guard and Ian as Head techy guy. Those positions would be starting in May but I can't leave from school until June. We are not sure now what will happen with the camp plans and summer stuff but we are leaving that in God's mighty hands and to his timing! Anyways back to this new job...I will be starting in January and after 3 consecutive months of employment I get benefits (no extended health but dental!) It is going to be a huge challenge and I pray that I am up to it but who knows. I will need God's strength for it just like I need his strength to work at the pool or People's or wherever! I am really excited to get back into the school system and yet I am nervous. Please keep us in your prayers, Ian is fighting a nasty cold and he writes finals the, fr, sat, tues. Thank you for all your prayers and feel free to leave your requests on the comment section or email us!
We miss everyone and hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Love Jenn and Ian
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Friday, December 02, 2005
Faithful God
Hello everyone.
I just wanted to update you on the happenings of our life. God has been so faithful...My hours got cut back at the pool for the end of November and all of December, But somehow God got my hours and I stayed right on track with the number of needed hours to pay bills etc. Then yesterday I had an interview for Peoples Jewelry Store. I got the job and I start today! It is so perfect because the job is for a seasonal position which was exactly what I was looking for. The second blessing is that the pool and the store were able to work around each other so I get about 8 hours a day at peoples and I still get a few hours at the pool too! So on that note I am off to work but I would appreciate your prayers. For Ian as he is preparing for finals and for me, as I am going to be working about 10 hours a day, that I would stay healthy and keep a positive outlook at both of my jobs. Thanks to all those who have already been praying, your prayers have been felt! I hope everyone has a Blessed Christmas Season!
Love Jennifer
I just wanted to update you on the happenings of our life. God has been so faithful...My hours got cut back at the pool for the end of November and all of December, But somehow God got my hours and I stayed right on track with the number of needed hours to pay bills etc. Then yesterday I had an interview for Peoples Jewelry Store. I got the job and I start today! It is so perfect because the job is for a seasonal position which was exactly what I was looking for. The second blessing is that the pool and the store were able to work around each other so I get about 8 hours a day at peoples and I still get a few hours at the pool too! So on that note I am off to work but I would appreciate your prayers. For Ian as he is preparing for finals and for me, as I am going to be working about 10 hours a day, that I would stay healthy and keep a positive outlook at both of my jobs. Thanks to all those who have already been praying, your prayers have been felt! I hope everyone has a Blessed Christmas Season!
Love Jennifer
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