Like I said earlier, Cam and I made a trip up the East coast to visit friends and family while we had the extra time.
We decided before summer that we would focus on job searching and not get temporary jobs in Leesburg. That meant we would need a job by the end of August. After MANY interviews and applications for associate/assistant pastor positions we were once again feeling uncertain about what to do and where to go next.
As we sat in State College with my in-laws we looked at every resource we knew that was posting jobs for ministry -- all of them with start dates of November, December, or January. No good. So Cam went for a run and I went out back on the porch -- both feeling overwhelmed/anxious and both really just needing to talk to the Lord. I desperately needed and still need to be reminded of God's promises of provision and guidance.
Cam and I have been provided for in really amazing ways! When we got married a couple offered their house to us with only electric to pay. Not even a week after that ended we were living in free housing in one of the most beautiful locations of St. Louis. A week after I moved to St. Louis I was offered a job at the dentist office to be trained on site. 6 months later Zac and Amy gave me a job loving on sweet Fran -- a job that couldn't have been more perfect for me. Cam had a scholarship to school, our parents have both gifted us with cars, and of course we are privileged and to the moon excited for this sweet little girl that is the best gift of all.
You'd think after ALL of that we'd remember how the Lord has provided for us -- and eventually by God's grace we do time and time again.
Within a weeks time Cam has been offered a job that shows great potential doing subcontracting and I was offered a job at Chick-fil-a (my absolute favorite) that shows potential even after our baby! Once again I'm amazed by God's provision for us.
So for now, we are calling State College, PA home and we couldn't be more excited.
Here are some pictures from small hikes in the area
