As I start this blog journey, I am in a season of unemployment, and not by choice.  Almost 3 weeks ago, on a Monday, I was called into my supervisor’s office at 4:45 and informed that I had just worked my last day at the bank.  I don’t think there are any words to describe how that feels!  There had been a lot of stress, a lot of rumors and innuendo, and some really rough days in the last year.  I just didn’t think that it would come down to “see you later, bye”!

However, my “and yet!” God continues to speak to me and use me, and remind me of all the GOOD that He has in store for me.  For one, I have time to do this blog – which I have always wanted to do, and am thoroughly loving.  Two, He showed me last night that even though they have taken away the paycheck, NOTHING can take away the skills and tools that I have now.  When I first started there 3 1/2 years ago, I had no idea what internet banking meant, beyond signing into my account and checking my balance every day.  Now I know the other side – how it works internally, how to do ACH, billpay, and mobile banking – and how to service those programs, just to name a few.  And they can’t take away all the incredible friendships that I made countrywide, nor the awesome memories I have of all the people I was able to help.

And third, He has given me the gift of TIME.  I have time now to be with my hubby (who is retired) and my Mom (who lives behind us).  TIME to read my Bible more, pray more, and minister more.  TIME to work on what He wants to change in me.  TIME to rethink my plans and dreams!

So, unemployment is NOT what I would have chosen – and hopefully it’s not forever..but until then, AND YET!