Gained a job and lost 1lb
Well I’ve done it, they are going to make me a job offer. So sometime soon I am going to be a Financial Management Consultant for IBM and relocating back up North. I don’t have any further details yet but I should find out on Monday. At least it isn’t hanging over me through the weekend.
It is a scary thought, I’ll be on site with clients 4-5 days a week, only being home at weekends. I’ll be dealing with all sorts of different people every time I go somewhere new.
I was fully expecting to stick or even worse case gain a couple of pounds this week due to my focus being elsewhere but I tried my best and I’ve managed to lose 1lb. That has topped off a good week. I found out just before my weekly trip to the supermarket so I’ve bought a few things I shouldn’t but I think some small celebrations are in order this weekend. As from Monday I am fully back in the saddle and getting on with the task in hand of losing more weight.
The changes should also hopefully mean I’m able to support my little brother a bit more. I don’t think I’ve mentioned him much on here. He is currently a ministry assistant in Lancaster and he’s about to move into his 2nd year of doing this. He is paid very little, it basically covers his rent and food and a little pocket money. Not only that but the church only provides 50% and he has to find half of it himself. He has been trying to get grants and sponsorships but most of it is donations from friends or his old church etc.
He has a degree and is a qualified teacher but he has decided this is what he wants to do with his life. Our dad isn’t entirely supportive but told him that he can do what he wants as long as he is self supporting (he’s 24 so it’s not like he could stop him although he did cut off the cash). Consequently even though my mum is trying to give him money he won’t accept it. He was seriously short of the amount he needs to raise for this year and I only found out last time I was home. As I just got a payrise roughly equivalent to the amount he receives in a year I am plugging the gap. I feel this is something I need to do.
The church has outgrown its buildings so it is planning to split and when it does they will need an assistant pastor and he believes this may be where he is heading. Hopefully one day he will be able to do what he wants and have enough money to properly support himself and allow him to think about getting married and having a family.
I appear to have digressed. I think this is going to be a happy weekend and if Mario Kart had been delivered this morning everything would be going to plan.
I thought I posted this about 6 hours ago and logged off. I just turned my laptop back on and thought it strange that I hadn’t received any comments, of cause when I logged in my post was siting as a draft in my account. I must have hit save not publish!
Congratulations on the job and weight loss. I think what you are doing for your brother is very honorable.
Great job on your loss and your new job!!!
I am so thrilled for you ! What wonderful news. Congratulations!
Congrats on your job! Wow! IBM is pretty big!
What absolutely, reat news, I guess the power of prayer does really work…..:) As for you brother, I have the utmost respect for him, continuing to do what he feels is best for not only for himself for others as well.. I have no doubt that because of his unselfishness he will accomplish things in this life, only us others dream of doing….. You are a great sister, and I am so proud of you losing that pound….kepp focuse Sue, aou are so worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woohoo go sue! I knew you could do it
and well done with the 1lb loss aswell, you are on a ROLL lady lol. Seeing the stress you have been under and that you have LOST weight during this time is really making me realise I need to crack on with this and I can get back on track!
You are such an inspiration to me hun, and have proved yourself to be not only a fantastic buddy but always an amazing sister!
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*also an amazing sister I meant
lol, I must have just been too eager to post it 
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Congrats on the new job!
You are doing great Sue! New job, losing weight and helping your brother! Wow, you are so put together and generous
I want you for a sister! (I’m an only child)…keep up the great work.
Well let’s just hear for Sue!!!! How marvelous! I was so hoping and praying you would get that job! You had such a trying time getting there and all that day, it just seemed like you really deserved a bit better than that, and there you have it now!
What an wonderful pair of kids in your family. A brother so dedicated to the ministry and you so willing to help him! I wish you both the very best!
And a pound closer to the goal…I’m all smiles for you!