Times, They are a Changing...

My husband will be taking a new job at a local gym within the next couple of weeks. We have been incredibly blessed by his position at the Christian radio station where he's been working for the last 5 months. With things becoming worse and worse at the fitness store where Jay worked for 2 years (which was primarily commission based), the job in radio sales was a welcomed relief and a much needed stepping stone for our entire family. Luckily, the job provided enough security for us to make the transition back into Tallahassee and Jay has been blessed to work with some fantastic people that he will always feel lucky to know.
The position, as convenient and secure as it has been, has not been the right fit for Jay and he found himself feeling like a fish out of water. After spending the last decade in the fitness industry, he was missing the realm he knows so well and excels in. He met with the owner of a local gym and after a few conversations, the management team decided they wanted Jay and all of the experience and success he will bring to the table. He's been working there part time, two evenings a week, and already he is excited about being a round peg in a round hole again. He will be managing the sales and marketing team at Legends Fitness here in Tallahassee, which is about a 10 minute walk away from where we live! His schedule will be a bit different, but we think it will work really well for our family.
He'll be going in mid-afternoon and staying til 9-ish so we'll have every morning together as a family and Caden will see him much more than he even does now. He will also have every Friday and Sunday off. My favourite part (selfishly) is that I get a free gym membership at a gym that has tanning, group exercise classes and childcare. WOO-HOO!
I'm so proud of my husband. He amazes me. I trust him to always ensure that his family is well taken care of, wanting for nothing, and I love that he's not afraid to make changes or tough choices for the betterment of everyone involved. He's a go getter and I want to be more like him.
I will start watching a little girl (who is about 6 months old) in the near future, a few hours a day for a few days a week. Monday-Wednesday from 9-12 I'll have some baby time and Thursday-Saturday from 6-10 I'll have some grown up time playing piano at Georgio's. I had considered, reluctantly, about taking Caden out of school to save money but I know he would miss it a lot. Watching another child for a few hours will shake up the routine, give us a play mate, and provide enough 'extra' to keep him in school. Funny how things always work out...;)
In house news, WE HAVE AN OFFER ON THE HOUSE! It's low and has to be approved by the bank who may reject it, but it's an offer, and the only one we've gotten since we started selling in June of last year so we're stoked. This process of negotiations may take months, but I'll keep you posted. In the mean time, pray with us! We're hopeful and excited about not having to look back anymore.
And, last but not least, Caden is amazing.

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