Greetings from beautiful downtown Batesville

Well, update.  As you know, I FINALLY got a job as a part time cashier at Walmart in April.  At first, even though I was so grateful for a job, I was somewhat ashamed.  BUT, God lovingly let me know I needed to have an attitude of gratitude.  So, quickly, I replaced any type of shame with an attitude of gratitude for my job, and did my very best to have a "spirit of excellence" doing it.  I did enjoy being employed again, and was also excited that I was able to do the job, as a year ago, there was no way I would have even been able to consider standing for a shift or even walking to the back of the store to clock in.  I continued to thank God for my job, but in my prayers of restoration of my mind, relationship with Him, I prayed for the restoration of my oil & gas job, not only for the income, but because I just plain love the job -- it is where my heart is.  On 5/12, God answered my prayers.  My boss called and told me we had work!!!!!  On 5/15, I went to Batesville, Arkansas (which is North of Little Rock), and stay there during the week.  Even though I am away from home during the week days, I am so happy to be back in it.  Dessie is also excited.  Because so many landmen are still unemployed the company can pay less, so I am making 1/2 of my day rate I was making, but even so, is still good money, but am having an attitude of gratitude about that, and I have faith God will honor that in the future also.  Walmart was very understanding about me going back.   So, just to share what is going on.  I feel blessed.  Michael

Oh, Michael, I'm so happy for you. God knows that when we are "faithful in little," He can entrust us with "more," knowing we will continue to be faithful in the more. Pretty soon, we'll see the "much" come our way. Continue with your attitude of gratitude, continue to give God all glory and honor, continue to be obedient to Him (especially in the area of tithing), and you will continue to see open doors. It's just how He works--according to His Word. :)
I will be praying for safety for you, as you work during the week and, I assume, go home on the weekends.
Blessings,
Mary

P.S. Please remember to stay hydrated. :)

That is so wondereful, Michael!  I worked for Walmart for ten years and it was okay when I was single but after 5 years of marriage my husband and I decided we needed to go back to school and get careers to better support our family.  While I will never be ashamed of working for anyone (you got it right that it's all in your attitude) I am very happy I went back to school and became a nurse, it is my true passion in life.
God Bless you in your job and enjoying it in better health!

That is great news congrats. My X~husband and his family live in Batesville, it is a pretty nice place.

God hears our prayers! I am so haooy for you and yours that I am crying!!! gee its about time something good came your way!  You are blessed in mre ways then you know...just dont forget us OKies!
woohoo Micheal is back in the fast track!

God can move mountains! He is an awsome God! I am so inspired by you gratefullness in all things and you were rewarded for it. You truely are a blessed man!
Michael, you have been faced with so many obsticales lately....things that are overwhelming at times, I am sure. You have been tested in the fire and are now beginning the road back. I am praying that God restores your income too. Be sure and get your liquids in since you will be out doors more. Never let that slide. Stay in touch when you can.  We love you Michael!
Give Dessie a hug for me too!
Sherry