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Chapter 16
From Sorrows to Blessings
About 2 months into my layoff I had rededicated my life to His service. Not some ritual I did in a church service but just Him and me alone in my room. I dedicated each and every day to getting to know Him more and more. This resulted in my spiritual revival which not only helped me overcome the devastation that came my way but has given me the strength to carry on. Now as I reflect on 2010; it was by far the best year of my life. I was not out of work for even one day. In fact in April 2010 I was blessed with what has been the best job of my life. This job came as yet another blessing that resulted from my time doing LOCM Promotions. I find it amazing at how when you are in God’s perfect will He will use people from the past to bless your future. While running LOCM Promotions I had a lady named Jay Brethen who worked for a military organization who was trying to organize some fundraising events and thought it may be a good partnership with LOCM Promotions. Since I was promoting artists from all over the world and there were military bases all over the world she was thinking I could bring in local talent wherever they happen to schedule an event. I was always looking for new ways to help promote the artists and this seemed like a great opportunity for the ladies. We corresponded for a few months but unfortunately the organization had decided to merge with a new organization and their mission had changed. Her new role would now be as Placement Officer and she needed someone to come in and help her. The organization provides entry level healthcare training and job placement assistance to those in the military community. Since I was both a Veteran and had many years of experience in the Employment and Training Industry it was a perfect fit for me. She knew through our email communications that my time with the U.S. Census Bureau would soon be over. I had been with the Census Bureau since the beginning and it was nearing its end. So after discussing my skills with her upper management I had a phone interview and was brought on board.
Also in 2010, we were able to take two family vacations. And since we had not taken a vacation in several years it was a tremendous blessing. First in June we spent a week at Fort Pickens. My father took his RV and my parents, Jessica and her boyfriend, joined Janice and myself for a fun filled week. Fort Pickens had been destroyed during hurricane Ivan in 2004 and this was the first week it opened back up. They had built a brand new beach area to swim in and Janice and I had an amazing time just floating in the ocean. It was a great family adventure. Then in September my parents, my brother Larry and his wife Susie and Jessica joined us on a cruise. Janice and I hadn't been on a cruise since our honeymoon and we were very excited. We took a five day cruise upon the Carnival Elation with stops in Progresso, Mexico where we went to see the Mayan Ruins in Chichen Itza and Cozumel, Mexico where Janice and I took the snorkel and zip line excursion. Jessica was also able to finally experience her dream of swimming with the dolphins. And after what she just went through we were so happy to finally see a big smile on her face.
Chapter 17
Conclusion
Now I know some of you are in the midst of your own storm right now. But I want you to know that God is there with you. You may not feel Him, but He is there. Never forget that He takes care of His children and He will never leave you. He loves you and has a plan for your life. So hang in there and soon you will be like me and be able to sing the praises of what the Lord has done!
As this reflection on my life verifies I have not lived a perfect life. I have made more than my fair share of bad decisions. But it also just goes to prove that you do not have to be perfect to be a child of God. I believe God has always been with me even when I was not living for Him. He never gave up on me. When I strayed off course He gently pushed me back to where I needed to be.
As I end this book it has been five days since I started writing the things the Lord put in my heart. It has been an amazing time of reflecting on all the wonderful things the Lord has done in my life. I pray that the Lord will use the contents of these pages to touch you. And I pray it will help encourage you in your own walk with the Lord. The Lord has me on an amazing journey and I look forward to all the wonderful things He has in store. May God bless you all!
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