This blog has nothing to do with David Bowie, but I like the title and the song! For many years, my family has been in a kind of "safe" mode. Looking back, I think it was a bit of self protection. When life stays the same, you know what to expect. You get up in the morning, workout (or not), get the kid (or kids) off to school, clean up the house, make coffee, run errands, volunteer, plan dinner, make calls, rotate laundry , and do a "relaxing" Target run-through costing anywhere between $20-$75 never sure of why or what you bought. Granted, I have NO regrets and am happily staying home with Buzz for one more year of high school. I have a pad next to my desk that my oldest gave me at Christmas that reads "Stop me before I volunteer again". That pretty much sums it up. I have run PTA events, been room mom 8 times, headed fund raisers, and more…it has all been a HUGE blessing. My husband worked for Microsoft in some form for 17 years. I haven't paid a pharmacy bill in 17 years. I haven't paid a co-pay in 17 years. We have not paid for life insurance or exercise equipment. Of course, many men would say "I could never work for such a big machine…I have to work for myself". When the economy took a dive, it was many of those same guys who struggled and we prayed and struggled right along with them. Dave never missed a paycheck and life was good. All of this was good (I feel like I am rewriting Genesis!).
About a year ago I felt a strange God-thing. It was like he was saying to me that there may be some changes and when they come…BE OPEN TO THEM. It is as if God was saying "I am working in your life, so don't try to control it and stop it!". After all, He does give us free-will, and at any time, we can choose to shut down that still small voice from within. Well…nothing happened…until JUNE. Dave received an email about a job opportunity. You have to know Dave. He gets these all of the time because he works with start-up companies. This one was different, and as he started to type in the names of a couple of guys he would recommend, he felt the urge to throw his name into the pool. As soon as the CEO knew it was Dave, he had him to Boulder to interview and within a week was hired. In the meantime, we both were a little freaked out! Boulder?? We are SO NOT Boulder! And…We raised our kids in this home in Highlands Ranch. What would they think?? As God would have it, He took care of that. The boys were thrilled for their Dad and were both open to the change. They are flying the nest and like it or not, life moves on, so I have jumped onto the train! Change is good. I know that God has something planned for us in Boulder and we have a year left here too! I am happy we are staying 45 minutes away. We won't miss a Christmas at the Ranch show, or our gourmet group, or any chance to come to visit this side of town. I just hope my friends know that those dusty "guest rooms" that look perfect may actually get used!!
You know, Dave and I met in Boulder 29 years ago. It's funny how God works, isn't it?
Vision: It is essential for survival. It is spawned by faith, sustained by hope, sparked by imagination and strengthened by enthusiasm. It is greater than sight, deeper than a dream, broader than an idea.
(from The Quest for Character)
Have a GREAT week!
Coffee Talk Mom
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