New Change, New Job, New City!

“I’m goin, goin, back back, to Cali Cali.”

Excuse me while I release my inner Biggie Smalls.

 

But tis true, I am moving back to California. If you have known me for about the last two years, you have known that I have always been ready to relocate from Las Vegas. I knew that Las Vegas was temporary for me because since I have lived the majority of my life here already, I was ready to be somewhere else. However, in the last 2 ½ years, my life has been a nonstop rollercoaster of career, church callings, friends, family, traveling, and everything in between. In the midst of all of that, I still knew deep down that this place was all temporary.

However, I am happy to announce that I have officially accepted a job with a foster care agency in Southern California to work for them full time. I will not bore you with details (because I probably already have at some point) but long story short, it was very evident that this move and life change was God led. All of the factors and steps that needed to take place in order for this to happen took place with no problem… just as the Bible says it would if it is in line with what the Lord wants for you, that is. (Romans 8:28).

I will be moving to California (March 12) before my start date to my new job (March 17) so that I am able to settle in. I will be living in Yucaipa, CA with my brother and his wife but my office will be in Riverside, CA. I will be working as a Behavioral Specialist 1 with the agency, which means I will be working with foster children and families again that will include training on behavior modifications. I will be working with kids in the home as well as at schools.

Lord knew that this opportunity was the one that was for me and it could not have been more evident. It goes to show that when you do your part in pursuing the true desires of your heart, if those desires are put there from God, then great things will happen.

I am excited for new adventures and new people with this life change that will be taking place next week, but the term “bittersweet” cannot be more fitting. There are many people, things, responsibilities, my amazing job, family, and comfort that I will be leaving here in Las Vegas. However, I am confident knowing that the Lord will use me anywhere I go and that He will provide me with all of those same things in California. Thank you all for showing genuine interest in this life change I have made and thank you all for asking me details and congratulating me. I will miss you, Las Vegas. You were very good to me and am thankful for everything I learned and experienced my time here.

So let the new adventures begin! … Once I learn calming techniques that I will need when I hit that Cali traffic, that is...