Divinely Designed Work

This week was Josh's first week in the real work force. He started a new job as Associate Engineer at a small electrical engineering company only a few miles from our apartment. So far he is really enjoying it as he gets to know the ropes of the company, the computer programs, and his co-workers. I had the pleasure of meeting some of them last week when Josh and I dropped by for a quick visit. His boss and several of the engineers that we met were very kind and excited for Josh to be joining them. One thing that caught my immediate attention was that they have bowls of candy EVERYWHERE. There were bowls of Reese's, bowls of Almond Joys, bowls of hard candies, bowls of Skittles...you name it! I was thinking, "Wow! They must really keep these engineers energized and motivated with sugar!" They also have two pantries/kitchens that are stocked with food. I am very relieved to know that Josh will not starve while he is at work!

I have been hard at work this week as well. Of course...I am spending money rather than making it while I work. This week has been busy with wedding planning. Monday, I finished the last of the invitations and went shopping for the bridesmaid shoes. Tuesday, I met with the rental coordinator for our tables and linens, as well as did some wine tasting with my parents at Ste. Chapelle Winery where Josh and I are getting married. Wednesday was my first dress fitting. Thursday I met with the florist, and I finally took a break today. The wedding is my job right now, and I was reminded of that by my student teaching coordinator at Dordt as well.

I still do not have a set placement for my student teaching in the fall. One school is set for the first half of the semester, as long as we can find something for the second half. When I am not thinking about the wedding, I am thinking about it and maybe worrying about it too much. I want to help find a school, but it is difficult when I am so far away. When I asked my coordinator if I could be of any help, she simply told me to be patient and to focus on the wedding. I agreed with her, but sometimes those words can be hard to swallow when you are a person of initiative. 

I know God has a plan for me in the fall as well. In this period of waiting for a student teaching placement, as well as waiting to be with Josh (doing the whole long-distance thing can be very tough), God is teaching me to rely completely and unreservedly on Him. He is showing me the patience that can only come from Him. Even though I am not working a real paying job, planning for a wedding and a marriage are just as noble and important. Josh is "bringing home the bacon" and preparing for our future as God created him to do. I couldn't be more proud of him and his new job! And I am still playing an important part as I prepare for our new life with a wonderful wedding. Like Rosie the Riveter would say, "We Can Do It!"