Week 4 - Slowly but surely

Back to Beth this week and boy has she been causing me to dig deep!  I love it!  I've really been struggling with the fact that I'm not able to find a job within the schools since our move to Ohio.  I want so badly to be able to help our family financially, but I feel it's so important for me to be home when the kids are home.  This is why I'm so specific about the area of work I'm looking for.  It's not that I'm picky and just want summers to play with the kiddos (though that is a perk), it's that this is where my heart is.  I've always wanted to be a "teacher" and since I didn't finish the degree, I'd be happy with nearly any position that will let me be working with children like I've desired for so long!  My bible study this week has helped me open my eyes to the fact that I have to FROG - Fully Rely On God!  I cannot doubt him while I go through this process.  I need to hold my head high and praise him for each and every opportunity.  Speaking of which, I did interview with a hiring agency and once they receive my aide permit, I will have the opportunity to start subbing.  It's not full-time and it's not permanent, but it's a step...

I'm slowly making progress with my body changes, but I wasn't feeling it this week.  I've felt blah and bloated.  Also, since I was in the dumps about the job thing, I've found myself snacking more...which probably is what caused me to be blah and bloated! :-/  Jillian kicked my booty, as usual, but quite literally this time!  There were a few days I couldn't even sit comfortably!  My runs are getting longer and I'm feeling pretty good.  It's going to be a scorcher this week, so I may have to resort to the treadmill but I'll do everything I can to be outside!

I'm hitting a place, mentally, that I could use a lot of prayers and even comments with success stories!!!  Like my runs, I take it all a step at a time...