Doors and Windows (or something)

Everything happens for a reason.

When God closes a door, He opens a window.

There's something better out there.

There's really not much that makes being let go from your job feel better. The way it happened was upsetting and messy and generally just icky feeling. But the worst part about the whole situation? Charlotte will no longer be attending child care there and we didn't get to say goodbye to all of her people. It's so unhealthy for her, but overall, she wins. Because now I can find something that is a better fit for me and our family. I was spending lots and lots of time away from Porch and Charlotte and not feeling much appreciation in return, but rather was asked why I wasn't working more.

I moved our family from our home in Chicago so I could start this adventure and I'm super bummed that it didn't work out, but I'm looking for a silver lining. My calling is out there and I am determined to find it!

So yes, it's sad. I'm sad. And frustrated. And yes, I'm unemployed. But I have to believe this is going to work out in our favor. I am looking for my next big adventure!

xoxo

Mama Porch

Comments

Momma K

It's true. I love my mom. She's my best source of advice & wisdom, even though it took me roughly 20 years to figure that out. I just wanted to take a quick second and thank her for all that she's done for me and especially for the things she didn't do for me. =) I wouldn't be the person I am today without her. Love you mom! We're pretty fabulous, no?

Baptizing Le Nugget

There they are... got my first big hit of hormonal pregnancy tears this morning as I thought about baptizing our daughter & where we'd like to baptize her. It just kind of hit me all at once with more clarity than I could have ever expected. Let me back up a hot second; we attended a Lutheran Easter service this Sunday while visiting family and I was so totally turned off by this pastor's sermon and approach that it made me really reflect on what my beliefs are and when I feel most connected to a sense of faith. Porch and I spoke in great detail about our hopes for our daughter and none of them included the messages being delivered at that Easter service -- the implicit messages, obviously. There's not a terrible amount of difference between the Lutheran service and the Catholic service, but there was just a vibe that turned us both off. As I drove to work this morning, it came over me as I was thinking about where we could baptize our daughter. We don't ...

It doesn't matter how slow you go...

I saw this online the other day and at first, thought how appropriate it is for what Porch & I have been attempting lately (lots of running) but after some deeper thought and revisiting, I've come to think of this as being more fitting for our story on the road to making a tiny human. I think it's appropriate, meaningful, and inspirational all at once. A great reminder that no matter how slow we move, how many baby steps (no pun intended) we take, as long as we keep moving forward, it's better than giving up in frustration. I once had a colleague tell me that it was only important that we "keep moving forward, no matter what." That mantra has stuck with me for years and I've come to apply it personally and professionally. It's okay that this is taking time. It's our story and it will never be the same as anyone else's story. Likewise, I am not a runner. I honestly don't even know why I started running, but damn it. It feels so ...

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