He Works in Mysterious Ways

Ever since I was little, I remember hearing the phrase "the Lord works in mysterious ways." Various times in my life I've seen that. The fact that Billy's life path and my life path even crossed is a miracle. The way that Billy ended up doing mortgage banking...The way God has provided me with teaching positions when the job outlook was bleak...I believe our most recent miracle happened this week. No, we did not get the call we've been craving :(, but I believe this latest "God thing" is preparation for it.

About two weeks ago, I was thinking about many of the working moms that I know who do such an excellent job balancing their outside-of-home careers, child rearing, and other home-making responsibilities. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by women that I love and respect for they are truly superwomen. However, I know that for many working moms, it is a struggle to leave their children with a care provider. I understand that many women especially in today's economy have to work outside of the home in order to survive financially. My mother was a stay at home mom, but I have never thought much about it because of my desire to have a career. Plus, times are different. As I pondered all this, I began to think about the great lengths (over 8+yrs!) we have gone to extend our family, and for what-to have someone else raise the baby?! I began to experience a very deep sadness (and guilt) already about my plan to work after our baby arrives.

I shared this with Billy, and I asked him if there was a possiblity that I could stay home with the baby and eventually return to work a few years later. He assured me that he would look into our financial situation a little further, and he would let me know. Two days later, I asked him what he thought about the whole thing. He informed me that he thought he had found a solution. A childhood friend approached him that day about a potential business venture that Billy (with my help) can easily take on in addition to his current job. It will take lots of extra work, but there is lots of potential to make residual income. At first, I was VERY skeptical, but then I looked into the company's reputation, and I have been thoroughly impressed by it. Donald Trump himself has so much admiration for the company, known as ACN, that he has offered to purchase it, but the owners refused to sell. ACN is a telecommunication company in which representatives sell services such us phone, cable, online, and eventually energy! In fact, Billy has "jumped in with both feet"; he flew out to North Carolina this weekend to attend a huge conference and to tour their 16 acre facilities!

I have to admit that I was not supportive of him taking on a second job, but that was before I became aware of the company's reputation. However, I find the timing of it all VERY interesting, and I can't help but wonder if this isn't another way God is going to provide for us as we get ready for baby! It may be years before I'm able to stay home with our children-yes, we will probably adopt a second baby eventually. I'm trusting that He is working out all the details as I write this.