opportunities?

I was thinking this morning about how much we need to document the things going on in our life, but I've been so bad about it. I think I will begin using this blog as a more consistent journal.

I'm not sure where to begin. The big vague summation is that our opportunities seem to be tied to a revolving door and every time we think we'll get to step out, the door closes and a new option opens.

Currently Matthew is on orders through the 4th. When he went on orders at the beginning of Jan, the plan was that he'd work through Feb 9th, then they'd try to get him funding through the end of the month. At that point they would support/fund him going to parallegal school. Well, when Matthew processed the soldier's paperwork who was supposed to be in the slot to kick him out, the guy called and they worked it out so that that soldier will fulfill his responsibilities and go to paralegal school. Well, that was disappointing, but it was going to be ok because there was nother opportunity opening that would provide for a career that M would be happy with.

There is a Unit Administrator position that we thought M would be able to get. Mr. A was originally the one doing the hiring for the position. As long as M's resume made it to his desk, he'd get the job. In order to ensure it made it through all the jumps in the computer system, Mr. A told him exactly what to say. M was even going to go to Tennesee for a week sometime this month to fill in as a UA for the unit he'd be going to. The job would go online in March. Well, Matthew came home yesterday and said that opportunity was most likely a bust. A UA unit is being created and Mr.A will no longer be the one doing the hiring which means his odds of being chosen are slim.

So, where does this leave us? Another lead. They've put in a request for 60 day orders, but there is also a mobilization opportunity. It would be a great stepping stone to be able to check off a lot of little boxes that M needs to further his opportunities for Federeal jobs. Here are the details. It's a 7 month mobilization to one of three places: Wisconsin, New Jersey, or South Carolina. The kicker - he'd report Feb 11th - next Friday!!! and the return date is Sept 30th. There are only 5 openings, so again the odds are slim but it is something. I am scared and nervous and hopeful all at the same time.

I know something good is waiting for us, and maybe it's all the blessings along the way. But we can't keep living on hopes. As nice as food stamps are, it isn't the way it should be nor the way we want it to be.