I have a job!!!!!

I am still a bit in shock over how it came about, but I guess God had a plan and I was open to accepting it~

I went into JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts in Fairview Heights (near our mall we go to) to purchase some varigated machine quilting thread I had seen in passing, when I saw a table set up at the back of the store. One of the employees saw the quilted wall hanging backing (I had brought it with to match thread colors) and asked me to show her what I had; I got lots of ooohhs and ahhhs over it, and then asked about what hours they were looking for employees for (they are closing the store I was at and opening a bigger one across the street), and they said all kinds of hours. I explained what I was looking for (part time, mostly daytime hours while the kids are in school) and they encouraged me to fill out an application. Next thing I knew I was interviewed by one of the women I had been chatting with, then the store manager! The manager offered me a job on the spot, was willing to accommodate my hour needs, and was thrilled that I had retail experience (years of working in a "superette" with my dad, and even 2 years working part time at Hancock Fabrics, both cutting fabrics and running the register). She was impressed with my quilt and that it was my own design, and she said I would be an asset at the new store! The pay is minimum wage--$7.75/hour, and I said I would like to work just 20-25 hours/week (because of Eric's crazy schedule right now with his being gone, and later on when he is in school and working his regular shifts). She said even though initially they were looking for people to work 8-5 while they set up the new store she would be fine with my leaving at 2 so that I was home when the kids get out of school (and that I could leave at 2 during orientation too), so I am content with that. Eric is pleased that I will be adding to the family coffers, and that I will be doing something I enjoy, if not necessarily in my field of expertise, and I feel like this was the work of God, who put everything in place for me to just walk into and say "yes" to. As I said, I am still stunned!

So I have a job, and will be starting next Wednesday, the 11th, at 8 am. I need to double check my blouse situation as I need a white collared shirt, and blue, black, or khaki pants, which I do already have. Things are falling into place! (I told Eric finding a job was one of my goals while he was gone!)