How'd I get here?

Our complicated lives have slowly been pieced together over years of decisions and circumstances. As for me I will admit that I have had it relatively easy thus far. I have had my share of heartaches, financial woes and other worries. But I can say for certain that I have been very blessed with more happiness in my life than misery, and for that I thank God every day.


I was recently thinking how the smallest of things affects our entire lives. How by not getting one job opened up a whole new life for me. The life I had always craved yet was just beyond my reach.


When I left Adelphia I decided to say goodbye to the working world of Greeneville TN and pursue greener pastures of employment in another town. I applied for a job with Enterprise Rent a Car and felt really good about the new possibilities that awaited me. The interview went well and I was pretty confident that I had the job in the bag. I didn't get the job but little did I know that God was working his plan out.


So I had to find a job, and quick! My friend Katie was working at Bennigans in Johnson City and she absolutely loved it. I had always wanted to try a restaurant job but never had the opportunity. This was my chance!! Working there was definitely a learning experience and one of the toughest jobs I've ever had. Servers don't get breaks or lunches and often work a ten hour shift without a real meal. All for $2.20/hr plus tips. I worked my tail off that year at Bennigans and for the rest of my life I will have a tremendous appreciation for servers. Of course I had a lot of fun too, all servers do. If there was a good party after work I was there, if the coworkers were getting together after work for drinks I was there. Those were really some good times and further added to the thorough enjoyment of my twenties.


While busting my tail at Bennigans I got word of a new cell phone company coming to town. They were rumored to be setting up shop in the old Wal-mart building on Roan Street. I was ready for a "real" job again and did not even hesitate to apply.


I was in heaven at Cingular. I had every single weekend off. I had so many good friends and had gut busting laughs at least several times a day. I was able to do more with my family by way of fourwheeling, camping and going to the races. It was definitely the right decision for me.


One day this cute little IT guy came walking by. He had a wonderfully genuine smile, dreamy eyes, and a sarcastic retort for me when it was necessary. They called him McGuire and so did I. I was so intrigued by this man. Over the next few years I would think of him when a new "love interest" came along, wondering what kind of boyfriendMcGuire would be.


A few years later he had just become single again and I had too. He asked me out to lunch and that sparked a flame that would never die. He was so different from my usual type; he was raised in church, was highly intelligent, well educated, born and raised way back in the mountains of Johnson County, wonderfully romantic, faithfully close to his family, completely good and honest. To top it all off he was beautiful inside and out. Where on earth has this man been?


Needless to say this is my husband Bill. THE greatest man to walk this earth (in my eyes) since Jesus himself. I admire him, I adore him and I love him with all that I am. He makes me a better person (I don't steal the silverware in restaurants anymore!) and gives me unwavering support and hope. He tells me I am smart and beautiful and all those fabulous things that wives need to hear. He loves God and knows more about the bible than most people I know. He is a wonderful provider and a faithful partner. He writes me love notes and takes care of me when I am sick. Best of all he loves me just the way I am and I trust him with everything in me, something I never thought I could find.


It dumbfounds me to consider never meeting him had I got that job. It is downright dreadful to consider where I would be had I not applied for that job at Cingular and commenced to flirting with all of the IT guys...especially the one called "McGuire".


So I am further proof that God has a plan and it is always in progress. If you do the best with what He provides for you and submit yourself to His will He will bless your life abundantly.


He sure did mine!



I love y'all, thanks for reading my story. I just felt the need to tell it.