...a love like Jesus...

This new chapter in our lives began on June 28, 2011. That day Jason had had an interview at a local plastics company. His painting business had been steadily declining since January and the past 6 months had been a literal day-to-day faith in Jesus Christ for provision (I'll share more of those stories later). :) The interview went poorly and Jason was less than optimistic about it. I was voicing my concerns that afternoon to a special friend, Amy S. I was explaining that I was so disappointed that Jason had worked so hard for the past 15 years gaining experience in management and it seemed that none of it mattered. The job at the plastics company was in management, but all they were concerned about was that Jason didn't have plastics experience. It felt absurd to me.

Later that evening Amy forwarded us an email with the job postings for My Father's World, a homeschool curriculum company. More out of desperation than anything, I forwarded it on to Jason. Jason took interest in a couple of the positions and we asked Amy what the next step would be to check it out. She sent an amazing letter of recommendation to the owner, David, and within the next couple of days we were in contact with David; phone interviewing, sending out both our autobiographies, Jason's resume, and a family picture.

The following Saturday, July 2, while we were attending our Life Group's get together, Jason pulled me aside and shared that David had just called and wanted us to come out as soon as possible for interviewing! We were so excited and scared! Thankfully (to our surprise), God had worked it so that Jason had NO work the following week. We left the afternoon of the 3rd and were interviewing by the 5th. The decision was made by the 8th and Jason was offered the position and we accepted.

It turns out that David was looking for an individual that had corporate experience but the willingness to step away from the corporate money - and wouldn't you know - God had prepared all that for us in the past two years! Jason's 15 years experience is exactly what David feels his company needs.

So, back to my awesome friend, Amy! She recently told us that she held onto the job postings for five days, trying to decide if she should send it or not. I personally think this is SO beautiful. Those actions portray that she loved us so much that she couldn't bear for us to leave. But, with an even greater, sweeter, unconditional love she put aside herself, took up her laptop, and showed us Jesus Love by choosing to forward the postings. We are forever thankful to Amy and her obedience. I love you, Amy!