Tender Mercies

So, many people know that Jordan and I have anxiously been waiting to hear back about this job in Boston. It's a great opportunity, Jordan liked the people, the interview went really well, and we were very, very hopeful. Today, however, we got a really disappointing "no" from them. For me, at least, this was pretty heartbreaking. It doesn't help that I'm 9 months pregnant and my hormones are all over the place, but I was pretty torn up about it. I was really trying to be strong for Jordan (and failing miserably), but Jordan was amazing. He was telling me that while he was disappointed, he certainly didn't feel the situation was hopeless. He felt good about other prospects and was prepared to keep working hard on applications. So, in the hour after we get the news, we're sitting together, me crying, Jordan consoling and both of us trying to figure out our next step, when the phone suddenly rings.

Jordan jokes, "Ha Ha, that'll be this company again..." when he looks at the number and realizes it's an East Coast number. To our astonishment, it's The Hartford, calling for an interview! They give a quick interview, explaining that they have a couple of openings available and Jordan was on their short list of possible candidates. In the end, they tell us that they'll give us a call in a few days to either schedule further phone interviews or a possible on-site interview.

Here's what's amazing about this: it's been MONTHS since any company has contacted us. MONTHS. Even more so, we had been trying to get a hold of the Hartford specifically for months as well. We started an application with them back in November, got turned down for a job in March, and when we were in Connecticut a few weeks ago, tried to get another interview. At that point they told us they were just going to hire out of their interns. And then, just an hour after we get a heartbreaking no from the Boston company, we get a call with another very hopeful (and very unexpected) lead!

As Jordan was on the phone, I couldn't help but say a prayer of thanks to Heavenly Father (and then I proceeded to cry some more, because that's what I do...). I know that the timing of the calls was not an accident. We are being watched and taken care of; Heavenly Father is very mindful of us and our situation. It reminded us that although things may be discouraging now, that eventually, somewhere out there, is the right job for us, and we shouldn't give up. He knows ME, He knows how afraid and scared I am, with a baby coming shortly and limited income, He knows how to tell me that He is still in charge, that we have not been forgotten.

This job may not be the job (although it is a pretty awesome opportunity), but today I am so grateful for Tender Mercies from the Lord. We will continue to work at these job applications as hard as we can, and trusting that there is a plan for us. That is not to say everything from here on out will be easy, because I know it won't, but I can rest assured that Jordan and I are not alone.