Surprise!

Surprise!! That's what I imagine God saying to me.  Last weekend we had the cable guy show up at our door.  He wasn't even our area rep.  He was filling in for the normal guy.  We think he knocked on our door to try to sell us internet, not realizing we already had internet with them.  Instead of leaving it at that he struck up a conversation with us.  Told us about a cool Christian youth organization where they spread the word through sports.  He then asked us about our job situations.  Upon hearing that I have a degree in social services he offered me two phone numbers.  He told me to call them and tell them who I talked to.  He also said to tell them that I'm normal haha.  As it turned out he worked in Child Protective Services for 15 years and his wife still does. As we closed the door we just felt bewildered.  We really have no connections here in WA.  He didn't need to stop at our door, talk to us, or offer us numbers.

The next day I got over my fear of talking on the phone and called one of the numbers.  Nobody picked up so I left a message.  And then I waited.  I had almost forgotten all about it the next day when my phone rang.  The woman on the phone told me she heard the message and would like me to come in for an interview.  She told me where to go and what to bring.  I had to quick catch her before she hung up...the thing was, I didn't even know the name of the company or what they did!

The next day I went in for an interview.  There is just something about small businesses/organizations that I like.  I feel more welcome.  I walked up to their tiny little office and was welcomed warmly.  The interview went like this: "How long have you been a caregiver?" I then proceeded to explain that I didn't really know anything about this position, I just called.  And when I called I really was looking for more information.  She then proceeded to tell me all about what they do.  They are a home care agency that works primarily with elderly.  I told them the closest thing I'd done to that was residential care.  Upon hearing this, the other woman in the office popped in and told me she had done that for years.  We had a nice chat about that for a while.  She looked over my resume and told me that she would call around and see if she could find me a social work job, since that was my background.  They told me that this company really likes to help ALL people to reach their full potential.  How sweet, and totally unnecessary??  They told me that they weren't trying to push me away from my company, but wanted to make sure I had a job that I could grow in.  They said they would call around.

This morning I received a call asking me to come in tomorrow morning for an orientation!  God works in mysterious ways.

Just yesterday E and I were talking about this in the car.  We realized that since we've moved out here, nothing that we have actually tried has worked out.  I haven't gotten any calls or replies from any places I sent my resume into, neither has E.  But here comes the cable guy handing me two phone numbers and just like that I have a job.  And as far as E goes, it feels like God has been flashing bright neon lights saying "APPLY TO BE A TROOPER!!!!"

On that note, still no word back from the WSP with an offer.  Although E has been in contact with the background check guy who says it should be done soon! Maybe we will hear back this week!  We have had so many people here encouraging us.  There are several people at church looking out for us and checking in each week and cheering along with us.  How comforting.

Speaking of church, a family has invited us to their place on Christmas in the evening because they heard we had no family here.  How kind.  I do miss family.

Yesterday on the way to church we got a call from Italy!! My dear friend called using FB.  We met in Missouri and have been staying in contact.  It was so nice to hear her voice.  I really hope to get to visit them in Italy someday!

This weekend E and I got rain jackets! Now we are set for hiking in the rain! Or even just walking.  This weather is so different from MN winters.  The rain was really the only thing keeping us inside at times, now that we have jackets it makes it a lot easier to be outside.  We took Harper for a walk by the sound, discovering new paths.  We decided we wanted her to be a hiking dog.  When we were out getting our jackets in Seattle we saw saddle bags.  We decided if Harper was going to hike, she'd have to carry her own water :P  Someday.

We also visited the space needle and the glass garden this weekend.  We went at night and were so glad we did!! It was really pretty and so much fun!  It was a little pricey, but worth doing at least once!  We are hoping to do some more exploring this week.

That's all I've got for now!