I believe my last blog was about my trip to London to visit my cousin Kimmy and my travel home back in May. So it's been over 5 months since writing my last blog, and boy has a lot happened since then.
Ben arrived back in the States in June, and for the summer we stayed at my parents house while we looked for a new place to live in Southern California. I was working at a Summer School at a local Christian School, and Ben spent most of his time organizing his thoughts and notes for his dissertation. Over the summer I began to look for jobs in Southern California, and God was gracious to give me not one, but two opportunities for work. The company that I had previously been working for had offered me my job back, which was amazing, but since I didn't know if that was a "for sure" option, I applied to other jobs as well. One was at a company my mom had told me about. I looked on their website, and quickly filled out an application, hoping that maybe something would come of it. I didn't really think much of it, because they were asking for people with a little more experience than I had, but I thought it was worth the shot.
The next day I received an e-mail about setting up a phone interview, then an in-person interview. One thing lead to another and I was offered a position there. I immediately took it because I really believed in their philosophy, it was a growing division so there was room for growth in my position, and it paid more. However, it was only part-time to start so currently I am working at both companies. It's amazing how God provides for us!
So since we moved back to Southern California in August, Ben has been writing his dissertation and making great progress, and I have been working 2 part-time jobs. It's been hectic trying to get back into these lives, but we're so blessed to have these opportunities.
Now, coming into November. I've seen a lot of people posting on Facebook and Blogs, writing about something they are thankful for each day of the month. Now, in the words of the wise, Youtube sensation "Sweet Brown", "ain't nobody got time for that!" well, at least I don't seem to. So I will be posting as many as I can to discuss what I am thankful for, but probably not every day. So the first thing I am amazingly grateful for is my amazing husband, Ben.
As I stated, previously I am currently working 2 part-time jobs, and in between them I am driving all over Southern California. I work with a tough population of children with special needs and come with scratches on my arms, bruises on my legs, and some times a really bummed out attitude. But, Ben is always at home waiting to comfort me and listen to my stories of the day. He comforts me with his love, and prays for me when he knows I'm having a rough day. He encourages me to go back to work, reminding me that this won't be my forever job. And I love him for that. He is amazingly supportive. He knows that when I come home from work I'm usually drained and want to just lay down, so he lets me just relax.
I had this morning off since my first client had a dentist appointment, so I was able to stay home while Ben went off to campus for work. After he left I got into a "cleaning rut", I started vacuuming doing the dishes, starting laundry, cleaning off the dining room table, etc. and I realized I haven't really done this kind of stuff in a while, but it's still been clean. Ben selflessly has been keeping up on most of the housework, while I've been working. He does the dishes with out complaining or telling me to "do my share", he offers to cook dinner (which is nice because he is a better cook than I), he vacuums, takes Murray out for two walks a day, all while working himself, and doing his dissertation. I am so blessed to have a husband who is so selfless, and willing to help out as much as he does.
Besides his willingness to help, I am so proud of him. My husband has been in Graduate School for years now, and it hasn't been easy. Yes, we got to live abroad because of my husband Graduate work, but it was as I just stated. Work. He was there for work. We had an amazing time, but in the end he was there for his research. All in the name of history. He is so passionate about history, and I know one day he'll make an amazing Professor. I am so blessed to have a husband who is so passionate about what he does, and has the drive that he does. He's followed his dream, and I love him for that.
So, for now, I think that is enough. But hopefully, there will be more to come soon! =)
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