Having lost my job just over 30 days ago and feeling hopeless about employment and life, it came to me like a freight train that I should go back to one of my first jobs ever.
When I was in high school and home for college, I babysat lots for a few families near where I lived. Even, during the summer months of having other jobs, I was called to babysit.
Fast forward post divorce about five years out, I started attending church and decided to serve in pre-k particularly the nursery plus helped lead a singles group as activities lead. As I healed from my divorce and needed a change, I served in infant-pre K child care again at another church. After no longer wanting or needing to be around in a singles group, I left that church and found another church in a small village outside of the City where I felt peaceful. Once again, I was called to serve the little ones who I loved and I served with some great people.
Now after losing my job, I feel that I’m being called to work in daycare in a full time position. The demand of this service might override the caregiver’s age. If needed, I could earn a certificate as well. The feeling has over taken me emotionally, intellectually and physically. There’s a reason for this. Never thought that this would even be considered.
A calling that I had of previously serving others in church has called again to work in a daycare facility to be care for the very young. Time will tell as it always does.
Yours Truly,
Leslie Elizabeth David.
The Magnificent Modern Mature Woman 