The Israelites did reach the promised land after wandering in the wilderness, right? You wanna know something strange, I'll be 40 years old in just under two weeks, and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.
My job search has been fruitless. I had one job interview that was unsuccessful in giving me a job. More and more, I'm believing that the Lord wants me to go to school. I start my exploratory classes on March 29th. I'm excited and nervous about it. I haven't been to school in more than twenty years.
I'm still fighting bitterness toward Kevin and Ivan about the fact that they aren't helping support the girls. I'm trying to limit my contact with them because they tend to talk about things like buying a new truck, drinking beer, and going out on dates. I want to yell at them and tell them that they have no right to do those things when I can barely afford to feed the kids.
There are some good things on the horizon that I am looking forward to. During the parent/teacher conferences yesterday the teachers were shocked that Beth hasn't been invited to join the College Dreams program. They said that she meets all of the criteria and that she should've been approached, but we must've fallen through the cracks. One of her teachers is going to contact College Dreams and petition to have Beth invited to join. We're really praying about it because they may not have any openings this late in the year. It would be a great opportunity for Beth and would help her to go to college in four short years.
Another great thing that was discussed was funding options for me to go to college. One of Beth's teachers is part of a group that helps single moms and displaced homemakers go back to school. They have their own scholarships available and some of their members are on the boards of other organizations that may help me be able to go to college and still support my kids. I'm really praying about that, as well. More and more I feel that becoming a counselor for teens and battered women is what I'm supposed to be doing.
Spring break is upon us. We'll be doing some spring cleaning and organizing and trying to enjoy the time with my kids and not kill them.
3 comments:
Melissa,
Keeping you in prayers. I think you would be a wonderful counselor. Praying for God's Will and doors to be opened very soon for you.
Have you talked to the "dads" about paying some money to you for the girls? Why would they talk about buying new things if they know they are not giving you money to support their daughters? I know taking them to court costs money but they should be held to their obligations. Sorry if that sounds harsh..I hope and pray this all works out for you.
I was thinking of going back to school and had checked into it before I got my layoff notice. I just never got a clear confirmation that I could get a grant or scholarship or something to help me. If it's true that single jobless moms can get help to go to school and pay the bills (ie keep the house), then maybe I'll get to go back to school too.
Phooey on deadbeat dads. May they never know peace until they man up to their responsibilities.
You are on my daily prayer list. I will add these specific requests. I love you.
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