Life on Second Shift

I am so happy! Can I just say that?! Heavenly Father has blessed us so much! It is wonderful to be able to live independently, relying on the Lord and His goodness. He provided a way for my husband to gain sufficient employment through a pretty great company, Boehringer Ingelheim, and though we are by no means well-off financially, we are rich with joy.

For the first 2 months of working here my husband trained on the "first shift", which is the very normal and wonderful schedule of 7a.m. to 3:30p.m.. We thought that might be a tough change from his previous job where he was at work by 4a.m. or sometimes 2a.m., but no. It was so natural! The kids and I had the first part of the day to play, learn, and get things done. Then we would welcome daddy home with shouts and hugs and those moments of happiness where you know everything is fine and dandy.

Of course we knew this was to be short lived, seeing as how the position he was hired for was "second shift". Now he works from 3p.m. to 11:30p.m.. It's been a little more difficult to get used to then I expected...mostly for me. We miss dinner with dad and his goodnight kisses, but we are working to find our new "norm" and trying to see all the pros. Of course it's more money, which is always nice! And we get to play with dad in our happy morning hours. If I don't mention all the cons maybe they'll go away...HA! Honestly, it's hard work and I'm learning allot about myself. Change is a great teacher. In the mean time I'm still happy! Kinks and all - it's our life, we're living it and loving it!

I still find it easy to thank my Heavenly Father every day for His tender mercies, and all the "little things" that bring smiles to our faces. I'm not perfect, and I can whine and complain with the best of them...today's a good day. :)