Today I am reminded of how great Jon's job is. Yesterday, a friend was asking me about how we are adjusting to Jon's calling in the church. I love that I was able to tell her that it hasn't been too much of an adjustment for us yet. Granted, it's only been a couple of weeks, but I haven't felt any difference in our family life. I'm sure this is due to two reasons:
1) This week was Halloween, so all meetings were pretty much cancelled due to the Trunk-or-treat on the 30th and Halloween on the 31st. Plus, Jon has been sick this week, so he didn't have anything scheduled for Thursday.
2) He works from home.
*This, I'm sure, is the really reason I haven't felt too much of a difference.*
Jon's job is so flexible and great for our family life. I love that he will come out of his office for just five minutes, or ten minutes, to get something to eat or just take a break. It's ideal because we are able to see him during the day for these short periods of time and I don't feel so much like a single homeschooling mom somedays. :-) Not only that, but there are times when I can actually take a break myself and go bug him. :-) I love those times ... knowing that I am frustrated with all of the reminders to my children to do their schoolwork, and I can go upstairs and complain to him and feel all better instantly instead of having to wait until 5-6 p.m. when he would normally get home from work. The advantages go on and on! Some days he doesn't have meetings all day, so he actually gets to come downstairs and spend hours with us, or we can go do something together. It really is fantastic.
So, today, I am grateful for Jon's job ... it pays the bills, feeds our mouth, and provides emotional security to our family. :-)
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(I still am convinced that you're doing so well with Jon's new calling because you guys were already so freaking AWESOME! All I know if you guys suddenly go missing, I'll know Heavenly Father scooped you up. :)