Saturday, October 16, 2010

At last....a JOB update!

TODD GOT THE AMERICAN EAGLE JOB!

We are SO excited! We don't know a ton of the details, but what we do know is he will fly in to Dallas this week and get a drug and hearing test done and, as of right now, he will start his training on Nov. 8th in Dallas.
I think the first day is when he will find out where he will be based out of. We are still really hoping for Dallas, for so many reasons, but the Lord has directed us this far so here we go...

A little side story. All through school Todd and I had many thoughts about either switching careers, moving to up the chances of jobs, or changing his degree. Any time we prayed about it we would get the feeling that we needed to just stick it out and do what we were doing until he graduates. It was frustrating, super frustrating. We knew there was something on the horizon but never could see what it was. Typical.
During the graduation ceremony Todd stood in line next to a man that was graduating in his same department. Todd got talking to him and discovered that this man was a recruiter for American Eagle (AE). Todd told him he was looking for a job and was really interested in that company. The man told Todd that he didn't have enough multi-engine time, and that AE was not flexible on that, but he would forward his resume' and keep in touch...
Time passed and we had pretty much written AE off. But one day Todd got an email from the guy that said "Get me your updated resume' ASAP they have lowered their minimums." Todd did...and the rest is history.
So funny answer to a prayer. Wait until graduation....graduation day is when Todd met recruiter...got job few months later. Prayers are answered and we are grateful. I have always known prayers are answered either in our way or the Lords way. We are just so grateful it is with a company we were hoping for!

10 comments:

Heidi said...

I'm so glad that your prayers were answered! congrads!!! I wish the best for you and your family!!

Lisa said...

That is a great story, Connie. We really couldn't be happier for you. Does Todd have a place to stay when he comes? He is more than welcome to stay at our house. Give me a call or email any time.

Handsfullmom said...

SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you!!!!!! =)

Shana said...

Congratulations!

Shelby said...

Congrats on the new job! He'll do great! Isn't it amazing the blessings the Lord gives you for patience? I love it.

Darci said...

Yaaay! We are very excited for you guys and are so glad that you stuck it out... oh, the prayers didn't hurt either :D Good Job, Todd!

Ashley said...

Congratulations!!!

Unknown said...

YAY!! CONGRATS!!!!

Kristie said...

How awesome! I've followed your journey through your blog and I have got to say you both have such faith. I believe you prayers were answered because you were listen to Heavenly Father and did what he asked. Congrats and I hope it all works out.

Julie said...

That is so awesome!! We're going to miss you though...unless you get flight perks from his job and you can fly home for things like Thanksgiving parties and family reunions and stuff! How exciting! Yea for you, Todd!!!