When it rains, it pours!

Remember a week or so ago when Derick was waiting and waiting to hear something about that one job? In a fit of frustration, I jumped online to Minnesota's and Wisconsin's job websites and sent off twelve resumes to a whole bunch of different places. I didn't care where- I was just looking for any job that he was qualified for that paid a decent salary. (yeah, I do stuff like that. And e-mail makes it so easy!)

Well, he got two hits on two jobs this past week. And one more possibility with a friend of ours who thinks he can get him a job where he works. Three potential new jobs!!

There are pluses and minuses to all of them- the first two are far away and would mean a move. One would be a two hour move to the east, one would be a three hour move to the west. Both would be using his degree. The third one would mean we could stay here, but it would not be using his degree. All of them promise to pay more than his current salary.

He had two interviews this past week with the one to the east. They didn't waste any time which was refreshing compared to what we've dealt with in the past. He interviewed on Tuesday, that afternoon they called him back and he interviewed again on Friday. It looks very promising and we are expecting a call from them on Monday. He has a phone interview with the place to the west on Wednesday.

I have been trying to stay out of it as much as possible. He knows my heart's desire to be home and with my children. I am trusting this decision to him which is a very different approach for me. This is a part of my efforts to live up to a more biblical standard in my marriage. I know that he knows how I feel and I completely trust him to make the best decision for us. It also helps that I don't really have a strong opinion myself right now! Moving would make me sad, because we love it here so much. But I know we would be okay if we did. I want him to earn more money but if he chose not to take any of these opportunities, that would be okay too because the status quo, while not ideal, is working.

I know he has had some qualms about leaving his current job because of the product that they make. They build ATV's, motorcycles and snowmobiles for gosh sakes! It's like a little boy's dream! He enjoys building a product that he can be proud of. Some of these other opportunities involve making things that aren't quite as exciting.

To support his decision-making, I keep reminding him of what it says in Ecclesiastes. If you have never read this book, I would suggest you try it. It is a great reminder of what's important in life. It says many times that it is God's gift that we should eat, drink and find satisfaction in our work. Over and over that message is there. If we have food, drink and satisfaction in our work we should not need anything else. As much as I want him to earn enough to allow me to quit working, I want him to be happy with what he is doing.

There's one thing for sure around here- things are never boring!

I will keep you posted.