I am not the type of person who finds herself in a miserable situation and stays there. Don’t get me wrong— I lean on God for strength and pray for endurance while I’m in it— but I guess I’m just not a “wait it out” kind of girl. I am action oriented and when I don’t like something, I try to change it.

Take my job for instance. In fact, take all of the jobs I’ve ever had. From Chuck E. Cheese’s (I used to be the mouse) to Kids’ Factory (after school childcare) to the library at my old university to nannying, my longest record for holding a job has been 15 months. The reason for this is that once I get sick of a job, I can’t justify staying. There are so many other, better things that I could do for work and staying in a miserable job is not something I feel I should do. So as long as I have no obligations to fulfill, I am out of there.

Just this past week, I decided that it was time for another job switch. Unfortunately, now that I have more financial responsibilities it isn’t as easy as just quitting and figuring out my next steps later. This time, I had to really consider how I can make enough money to pay the bills without doing what I do now (that is, taking care of kids all day). The solution that I came up with isn’t exactly foolproof, but it has great potential. I’m going to finally do what I’ve always wanted to do; I’m going to be a full-time writer.

After talking with my husband, praying for guidance, and doing a lot of research, I tentatively made the decision to quit my nanny job and start writing for a living. Little did I know that my “tentative” decision was much more final that I realized.

The next day at work, I talked to my main client and gave her a month’s notice (much longer than usual out of consideration for her— she’s busy enough already without having to search for a new nanny). As it turns out, she was probably going to have to replace me anyway because she wants somebody who can work five days per week for ten hours a day (no thank you!). The next day, my other part-time client who I was hoping to keep for supplemental income while I get off the ground told me that she won’t need me any more except on occasion. The timing of all of this sent a pretty clear message; if I hadn’t made the decision to leave my jobs already, the circumstances would have made it for me! Like it or not, I am now writing for a living.

To be honest, I’m slightly terrified. I mean, making a living as a writer is not the easiest thing in the world, especially when you have limited experience like me. It’s even harder when your passion is for fiction! But I have a feeling that the recent turn of events in my life is not purely coincidental. No, I think God is telling me loud and clear that it is time to pursue my dreams. And I am choosing to believe that God will provide. I am taking a step of faith and trusting Him to take care of me. Let me tell you— it is one of the most exciting, terrifying, exhilarating, and awesome feelings I’ve ever had. I’m going to be a writer, and God is going to help me!

Besides the awesomeness of God on my side, I am also incredibly blessed to have an amazingly supportive husband. He is my biggest fan, encourager, and helper, and probably the main reason besides my trust in God that I am able to believe in myself and give this a try. He finds resources for me, comes up with great ideas for finding work opportunities, is continually optimistic, and truly believes that I will succeed. Financially, being married has provided me with the opportunity to make such a bold career move— he can pick up the slack while I’m trying to figure all of this out. Together we are a team, and we delight in helping each other achieve our dreams. Together, with God’s help, we can do anything

This is a pretty crazy time in our lives for me and my husband. In four months, we are going to be buying a house and moving about 2 hours away from where we live right now. My husband is currently in the process of leaving school and starting his own business. I’m changing jobs from nannying to freelance writing. It’s a lot to process at once, but it’s so exciting! And I want to thank you, my readers, for following me through this journey. This blog is attracting more and more readers every week, and that is something I can barely dare to believe. I am incredibly honored that you would take the time to read about me and my adventures in life, and I cannot thank you enough. You are the reason I write!

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

-Philippians 4:13

I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.

-Matthew 17:20 (excerpt)

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

-Romans 8:28