Back to Work

I have officially started working again. Granted it is a part time gig, but I am having a great time so far.

The past two years, I have been blessed. I have been able to stay home and care for my son, taking myself out of the work force. It was a great couple of years, and I hadn't planned on leaving the home. Then, it happened. I wasn't looking for a job, but one presented itself in the form of part time customer service for a local insurance agent. At first, I blew it off thinking that it just wasn't something that I was prepared for. The longer I thought about it, though, the more I was impressed that I should take a second look. It was time that I listened and responded to the prompting that I felt; the prompting that could have only come from God. How do I know that it was from God? Simple...it wasn't an easy decision, or a comfortable move. God was presenting a new challenge for me, and I chose to take it.

I have now had about a month in this new job, and I can honestly say I love it. There are still challenges that I am facing, as I am still learning al the ins and outs of insurance, but this is great. It is just what I needed. I feel that God is blessing me everyday...I am looking forward to going to work, wondering what new things I will learn; what new challenges will I face. It is exciting, and I never would have thought that insurance would be this exciting! Ha!

This has taught me a great lesson as well. I hate to admit it, but I am usually one that looks for the simple answers. This has been anything but simple, but I am being rewarded for it. God loves to stretch us. He wants us out of of comfort zone, and growing. Well, this is just that, and I am so glad that I listened and responded to the prompting I felt from Him.

It's been a while...

As you can tell, I am not very good about keeping this blog up to date. I just can't seem to make myself sit down and write. Today, however, is a day that I am making myslef do it. So...here goes...

I have always been interested in photography. I just love to see the different views of life that are out there. It seems that everyone has just a little different perspective, and photography is such a great way to show others what we see.

Most of my photos seem to center around my son. He is just such a great subject to shoot, and he loves the camera. That can be a downfall, though. There are times that I would love to just be a fly on the wall, so that I could sneak up on him and shoot him in his element. Everytime I get close, he sees me. Then, the picture, though not ruined, isn't the same. I love the end results, as I get to document his life through the photos, however, in my favorites, you can't even see most of his face. I just love catching him being a kid...laughing, wandering, wondering. They are just beautiful.

I was hoping to attach one of my favorites here, but my computer isn't cooperating. I will have to find a way to show you, but for now, I would love to see some of your favorite photos. Whether they are of animals, plants, friends and family, or buildings, show us what you love. I can't wait to see what you come up with!