Disaster for me...

I'm rather new here so I don't know you, but just wanted to say that I went through the same thing not too long ago (losing a job, having to put a lot of plans on hold). It's disappointing, but I'm at a much better job now and back on track, so hang in there...there's a reason for everything.

David, I also haven't read your story. I wanted to give you a word of support: I have discovered in my life that I see God's hand at work most often when I look backward. I will keep you in my prayers.

Just a quick note for those who don't know me. I joined in 2005 after lurking for a long time. I found this site by researching single men adopting. I'd heard it was nigh to impossible. I was encouraged by Indy and Mike's stories and had recently gotten a job that promised to give me all the income I needed to successfully live on my own. They lied. I stopped corresponding after it turned out that I was spending almost as much on that job (if not more) than I was earning. I worked for a contractor that sold Humana policies, basically. The company had made it seem that it was such a good deal that it sold itself. Not so. Anyway, recently after working in my last job for a year, I found out about an apartment complex that had openings I could afford, and most of my debts had been paid...I felt I could move and start up again. I even contacted the local DFCS office to make sure they were open to single men (it's legal in the US..but openness can vary from worker to worker). Then, last week, I was let go. So, now I've been postponed twice. My prayer is that the Lord has a special child waiting for me, through all this. David

Hi, I'm really praying that you will be able to find a job quickly and fulfill your dream of adopting a child. I too had to wait quite a while before I was able to adopt due to some issues in my life, but I can tell you that when you finally hold that little one in your arms, it will all be worth it. I know that probably doesn't help much right now, but I am praying for you. I know how hard waiting is. Leah

Guys/Gals, I've found another job. It's in commissioned sales of health insurance. It's a pretty good company, but I have a history of failing with insurance jobs. I ask for everyone's prayers that I do better this time. My problem with this type of work is that I prefer selling to people in a store, not calling them or visiting them cold. I took this job because I was promised I wouldn't have to cold call people and could work off leads of people that had called the insurance clearing centers, or the company itself. Well, my manager reneged on that and gives me lists of small business owners. It takes tremendous effort to call these people, I need your prayers. This job is perfect for a foster/adoptive parent...if only I can make it work: The agent sets appointments, sales area, his own timetable, and other such things that make it easier to leave if I get called by a school or whatever. Pray for me, David

Prayers and {{Hugs}}...