Friday 14 September 2012

A leap of faith


I have resigned my job. Those of you who follow this blog will know that I have been toying with doing this for sometime. I just didn't have the courage to step off the edge into the unknown. Returning to work after the summer, I knew that the time had come and I had done as much as I could in this particular job. It means that The Curate can apply for  possible vacancies in any location. 

My daily commuting will end at the end of October. I have had a lot of encouragement and I can only look forward to pastures new. I have swapped my commuting car for the smallest camper van in the country and The Curate and I will be heading in new directions. 

Of course, it feels a little wobbly at times but I guess this is when I really do have to rely on prayer and inner strength. The Curate has already found me a school to volunteer / supply work in, should I wobble too much! Until we know where and when we are going, I intend to take full advantage of living near the moor and do some conservation volunteering, more walking and plenty of riding. There is a problem horse who might be waiting for a patient pair of hands and the possibility of a new pup, plus a house that needs clearing now sons may be moving on. Nothing is a certainty....except that I won't be going back to work in November.

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  1. WooHoo, Harriet! What a brave yet sensible step in your particular circumstances. Roll on half-term and the beginning of this new stage of your life.

    PS Enjoy the camper van. :-)

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    1. Absolutely - roll on half-term - No looking back now!

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  2. Best wishes to you and the Curate. You have my admiration and respect for your decision to go forward into the unknown. From your blog, I know that you are a talented, good-hearted person with a lot to offer to those around you wherever you are. Prayers and blessings to you and the Curate.
    TOTA from St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    PS: Don't forget to have fun and take full advantage of everything along the paths of your new journey.

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    1. Thank you - it is definitely time for some fun! All to often we forget that we are allowed to have fun too.

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  3. The most exciting journey is the one where you do not KNOW your destination. Best wishes ... and in the meantime enjoy the camper van:)

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    1. Oh I do so like certainty - but I guess I still have a bit of learning t do about risk taking!

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  4. Oh well done! An exciting new start...have fun!

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    1. thank you - I intend to do my best to have fun!

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  5. Congratulations on making what I am sure was a tough and well considered decision. We all tend to define ourselves by what we get paid to do, and I know that the 3 years since I gave up paid employment has helped me think through who I am and what I really want and need to do with the rest of my life. Well done....and the very best of luck for whatever comes next.

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    1. Thank you Janice, That was just what I needed to hear - I know there is more to me than teaching til I drop. I just have to step off the tread mill to explore..

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