8.03.2011

Two Texans

Wow how the time has flown! Rob and I are now into our 3rd day here in Fort Worth, TX. We are completely moved in, pretty close to settled, and by this afternoon we will have both had job interviews.

Yesterday morning I had my final interview in the Child Development Center with a company called Camp Fire USA Fort Worth. I am happy to announce that I have received the job and will (soon) be a Pre-K teacher. I've done this job before but the difference with this job and the last one is that this place is an actual CDC and not just a "day-care". Another difference is that I will be a full time teacher and will be working around 40-45 hrs/wk.

For my fellow Human Development friends, to give you an idea of what kind of center this place is, just think about the CDRC in Tuscaloosa and you have the CDC at Camp Fire USA. They are exactly alike. Observational booths, caring and knowledgeable teachers, centers focused around children's exploration, as well as a focus on the beliefs of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Montessori. YES PLEASE! Another great thing about this job is that it offers health benefits!! A HUGE answered prayer for us.

I'm not sure when I start yet, a lot of details are still to be ironed out. Worst case scenario, I'll start on the 15th or 16th of August. Best case, I'll start on Monday. Even the worst case scenario is fine with me. I'm just excited to be surrounded by teachers who truly care about (and know how to) giving the best to their students.

Now to the second interview of this week. Rob is currently in an interview with the maintenance depot on Southwestern's campus. While at UA, Rob worked in maintenance on campus and loved it. I know he is really excited to use his hands again, since for the last year he has been sitting behind a desk doing nothing but boring formulas. As soon as he gets home, I will update this blog to let you know the result of his interview.

We have already been so blessed by our short time in Texas. We have already met two families that live in our apt complex. One of our neighbors saw us moving in through his window, came and helped Rob move all of our furniture into the apartment. In Mississippi, we had several friends come by and help us load our moving truck but the few people we know in TX were all unavailable for when we arrived.

When we left MS and arrived in TX, we realized we were going to have to rely on God to provide everything, even something as small as sending someone to help us move in. He has dont exactly that. He has provided us with everthing we have needed; from gift cards from friends to safe travels, from jobs to helpful neighbors. We are so excited to start our new life out here in the Southwest.

Thank you to all our family and friends who have completely supported us in this transitional period. I know it's not fun or easy to be so far a part but we know this is where God has lead us and we are excited to see how He continues to bless our lives. Continue praying for us as we start new jobs and as Rob starts school in 3 weeks from tomorrow (the 25th).

UPDATE: Rob got the maintenance job. He will be responsible for painting apartments and dorms after they become vacant. More good news: I got a call from the director at Camp Fire and I was approved by the board. I go in tomorrow and Friday morning for orientation and then I start work on Monday. More and more and more blessings!!


With Love,
The Wiggins Duo