So, I’ve had a rough week. Actually I should say month. After being there almost four years, I am quitting my current job at a childcare center in favor of better hours and better pay. I will now be a cleaning lady and babysitter.
God has been good, giving me these positions. In fact I will be quitting work but not losing any income because I have cleaning and babysitting jobs all lined up. Why am I having a rough month then? Well, in order to have these lovely jobs lined up for when I quit my job, I had to start some of these new jobs already. As in I’ve not only been working my 9:30-5:30/6:00 job ever day I am also cleaning and babysitting in the little extra time I have.
I’ve really been having a pity party over all the extra work I’ve had to do along with being a wife and it’s time to “Get Over It!”
So I decided to make a list of the things I am thankful for.
My Hubby: he has been very understanding of my extra work load and has even pitched in a couple of times to help me out and I didn’t have to ask him to! Doing something for me without my having asked him first, is not usual for my hubby.
Some pretty amazing family: I’m not even going to go into everything I am thankful about with my family, that would take waaaaay to long. 🙂
The paid bills: it’s a blessing not to see red every time I do my book work.
Work: in an economy where people are losing jobs, I have work (lots of it)!
The extra income: even though it’s been a bear working so much this month, the extra income is awesome! We are saving for a vacation next Jan and all this extra income is going straight to the vacation fund!
I am thankful for the awesome almost 4 yrs I spent at the childcare center: Even though I am glad to be done with working so much, I will miss my co-workers and all the kids that go there.
A long weekend coming up! I have to work Sat morning, but then we will be at a church conference from Sunday to Tuesday. We will get to see friends that we probably only see once a year or less.
So there’s my list. I could keep going but I have work calling 🙂
~Blessings!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
May 24, 2012 at 7:38 pmIt’s always good to stop for a moment to count your blessings! Exciting that you’re going to get to do something new! 🙂
Lynne says
May 25, 2012 at 2:29 pmI’m glad you are coming to the end of your rough month. Working more than one job is hard, both physically AND mentally. Hard to find time for family too. I agree, counting blessings is a great way to pull yourself away from the pity party – don’t ask how I know that! ha ha
Kendra says
May 25, 2012 at 3:02 pmI’ve worked two jobs most of my life, but this month I had the normal 2 plus these side jobs I’m starting. And
yes, counting blessings really helps 🙂
britt says
May 25, 2012 at 5:00 pmi love that even though you feel frustrated and tired, you decided to have an attitude of gratitude and make a list of things that make you smile and are thankful for! I literally NEED to do this and sometimes DO do this when im feeling sorry for myself. my self pity doesn’t last long, maybe 5mins or a day, but then i get over it lol. There’s SO much we can be thankful for because God does bless us quite often and sometimes we lose sight of that. The new kids you’ll babysit are gonna love you! 🙂
Kendra says
May 25, 2012 at 5:59 pmThanks Britt.
Kelly says
May 27, 2012 at 9:49 pmI love your outlook. You bring SUCH encouragement in your life lady! I appreciate that so much! I can’t wait to hear about your conference this weekend!!! 🙂
Jen says
June 3, 2012 at 8:13 amSometimes when things are tough, it is hard to see the positives! Glad you have so many blessings and are recognizing God’s gifts. It’s good to remind ourselves that are tough spots are only temporary. Always nice to hear from you at my blog. Have a wonderful day!
Jen
Kendra says
June 3, 2012 at 11:18 amThanks Jen!