What a week!

What a week!

I got a job this week that is ideal for me! I've been praying and praying that I would find a job that I would love. Not just one that would pay the bills, but one that I would be able to share my passion in. I've been looking at all sorts of things I thought I would enjoy from daycares and the humane society to administrative work! Then last week the perfect job came open!

I interviewed and by the time Monday came around I was sure that he had picked someone else. To make matters worse, the 'someone else' I thought he had picked was a girl that really ruined last fall for me. She is what I would consider a "hater". She hated me and wasn't afraid to let me know it. She hurt my heart because she criticized my passion and it still affects me to this day. Interestingly enough though I actually was beginning to be okay with her getting the job. I thought, 'Well, it makes sense. She has so much experience and she would do a really good job'. I had convinced myself that I could just keep on with my responsibilities in the group and live peaceably with her. On Monday evening I was even defending her when others were saying how much they hoped she didn't get the job. I was purposefully making sure that I spoke words of encouragement on her behalf. And then miraculously I got the job offer a couple hours later!

I really do hope that this girl finds a job that is a perfect fit for her. No one deserves to be unhappy and I'm sure that if she realized how her words and actions affected me she would be remorseful. I am thankful for her though. Because of her I have learned to thicken my skin and that not everyone can be my best friend. I am a better and stronger person because of my adversity!

Success and optimism,

a s h l e y :)