I needed prayer, so I went to my best friend, I knew I could count on her, and she didn't let me down.  I have been torn apart this last few weeks.  I have been seeking an opportunity to work for a company that would put me back into Real Estate. 

I loved my job where I would help so many people to regain their ability to take care of a defaulted loan.  This was not an easy job by no means, and it takes a person with listening skills, and know when your being taken for a ride by the client in most cases. 

I was in the middle of accepting an offer that would pay me for the hours worked, with overtime as this is a new start up business.  I was torn between walking away from friends I had made over the last year and a half, and I am always scared to death of change, and start into a new job.  I thought it over yesterday morning and really knew I could not go to work without knowing my best friend would be praying for me.  I couldn't sleep that morning so I wrote Cyndi (my wife) a note to please pray that I could have some peace on making the right decision.  I came home last night and she said thank you for the note, and assured me she was praying.

Long story short, I made the decision to take the job.  I hated giving notice as this company will literally give you an exit interview, and at the same time have your manager box up your belongings from your desk, and you would then be ushered out the door. 

I was given the opportunity to talk to both my manager and supervisor, and an HR person, along with the President of the company.  They all stated that if things do not work out, the door is always open.  My heart really was in pain at this point.  My two supervisors were teary eyed, and I could not stand what I was going through.  I hate making others hurt. 

I was questioning my decision as I walked out the door.  Once in my truck to come home, I chatted with my wife, who assured me I had done the right thing, you see she too had worked there with me, and had left six months ago.  She knew what it was like, and she also feels we did make the right decision.  Over dinner I knew it was the right way to go.  A heavy lift off my shoulders happened and I felt like I had lost ten pounds.

Monday I start my new job.  I will be trained to do one thing, not a multitude of duties as I was doing up till today.  I am excited and also scared, LOL.

Just wanted to let you know that I cannot do this stuff alone, nope, cannot do it, don't want to do it that way, and I am thankful for having my best friend with me during this time. 

If you have been following my blog you all know what Cyndi has gone thru, and I am here to tell you all, she is amazing.  God has allowed her to get back up on her feet and started back to work and is doing well. 

I hope to be as good of an asset going to the next job, as the one I left.  I give God the praise for allowing me to do my best for Him.

 
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It's a wonderful thing when your spouse is your best friend. I know, because I had it wrong the first time, and then I did it right =) In between, I knew that's what was missing from my first marriage... to the father of my daughter. So before marrying again, I was praying for God to send me someone who was my friend first. And God is so cool. My husband was right under my nose, as one of my friends, for 2 years before we started dating. We dated for about a year and a half before getting married. We celebrated our 10th anniversary a few months ago. And his prayers are the most powerful too! When God puts people together, He really does it right.  =D

I'm so glad that Cyndi's doing better. And I hope you absolutely love your new job.

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Bob....You indeed do have a best friend in Cyndi, I am amazed and SO HAPPY for her that she is recovering so well, it is a great testimony to a cancer survivor, and it gives me great hope for my mom, so please thank her for me, and give her a {{big hug}} from me :0)

As for your new job I will be praying that all goes well with that.  Sometime we have to just accept the path that God has laid before us and just place our trust in Him and know that he holds our hand through these tough times.  I pray that you will adjust quickly and that your heavy heart will be lifted on Monday, I am sure you made the right decision. Take care and update us next week....God Bless!

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Awe, thanks for all the praise.  Yes, God is the one that deserves all the glory.  We have been faced with challenges and yet God always seems to help us through them and we're OK. 

Congrats on the new position!  I believe you will excel in this new position and it's my hope that you will not have the stress and pressure that you've been experiencing with your past job.  Here's to you honey!  May God's bless rain down on you!

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Thank you Lisa for your sharing with us about that special husband of yours.  I have to agree with you God does bring people into our lives at just the right time.  Seems He did it for you and your husband.  I think your both lucky to have each other, and it is even better knowing that your both on the same page, God is awesome, and I thank God every day for Cyndi.  Thanks for coming by and I am sending you best wishes too.

Sharon- what can I say, God is doing over time work to bring her as far as she is.  I am continuing to pray for you Mother too.  I know God will answer our prayers, I am a firm believer in Him to do just what He knows what to do.  It is exciting knowing this truth.  Thank you for your prayers both for Cyndi, and for the job situation.  I also agree God does open doors for us, and it is our choice to either go thru it , or not.  God bless you too.  Tell your mother we are thinking of her, and wish her all of Gods blessings too.

Cyndi, just one comment here for you again,  SHMILY?  I know you do...LOL

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Bob - Congratulations on your new position. I am excited for you, pray that you continue to receive God's blessings.

 I am quite sure you will soon be a valued asset at your new firm.

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Sharon and Greg, thank you for your support, you two are a class act in itself.  I wish you the best as well, with all of Gods help on your side during this crazy economy down fall. 

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Congratulations on the job move!  I will keep you in my prayers.  I am new to AR and greatly enjoy you blogs.  I thank God that your relationship with Him comes through loud and clear in what you write. 

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Cyndi-Thanks sweetie for your support and always being there for me.  It is great to have you going thru these times together.  Yes we will make it.  We both know we are not able to do  so alone, with God's help we will be fine

Irene, it is always nice to welcome a new person to Active Rain, WELCOME, and thank you for the congratulations, and for your prayers.  I will be watching for your blog posts too.

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