Hi Ho Hi Ho, It's Off To Work We Go!

5 years ago on September 10, 2007 I was hired full time as a Recreation Coordinator in American Fork. Really I never planned to make it as long as I have. In fact my previous record for staying in one position wasn't looking too shiny. In the two years before getting this position I had been financially promoted in different jobs or titles 4 times. I really feel truth to the words so well versed by Rascal Flatts that "God blessed the broken road that led me strait to..." well, American Fork Rec.

 It all started when I worked for the Orem Rec Center. The new director of AF Rec came in asking questions about our facility and I, not knowing who he was, asked if I could give him a tour. He asked about the facility mostly but eventually told me who he was and I told him what I was attending school to become. It took a few more years and a graduation, but I definitely think that tour got me a full-time job under him later. The Lord's Timing!

Director Derric and front desk gal Morgan

When Kurt and I began planning our future as foster parents we decided waiting until I reached 5 years would be worth the retirement money I would hang on to and collect after turning 65. On August 21st I finally decided it was time to talk to my supervisor about the unknown fixin' to occur. I didn't want to give a notice to quit but I wanted them to be aware that I may one day be gone. I just didn't know when this whole foster care thing would go down. He calmed my fears by saying work could be flexible with my needs. If I had foster children in school it would be possible for me to continue working part-time. Wow! What a blessing.

 

Supervisor Doug

Co-worker Randy

It's not the easiest task getting my questions answered from our licensor. I hate to be a pain and bug her until I know exactly what's going on and the process they have to take, but I finally gave in after not hearing anything for over a month. Serena sent an email back letting me know that we should be licensed by the end of this week. I almost started crying. Who knows what I was feeling really; I mean I am PMSing so my emotions are everywhere. This has been a long time coming. 

Next week I could be back at my computer answering phone calls and getting ready for flag football games or I could be calling in sick. :) Or I could be taking care of a child or two that I'm scared to death I'll do anything wrong with, and who are probably just as scared of me. 

My desk

5 years ago I would never have guessed this was going to be served on my plate. I still believed in pregnancies and the "easier way" to having a family. How do you prepare for something like this?