- I needed the time available to transition our daughter into the family
- I was planning to give notice in 3 months but got 3 months of severance instead
- Took Jon Acuff’s advice in his book Quitter – Made a plan about 7 months earlier
- Took Dan Miller’s advice in his book 48 Days To The Work You Love – Trading my job for a career
- Started following Dave Ramsey’s plan as laid out in My Total Money Makeover two years ago – Have no debt (from $131,000) and 6 months expenses in an emergency fund (with Marisa still working the savings can last about 18 months)
I am so blessed that God is my God. In all of my planning and thoughts I never once conceived of my transition working as well as it has. Don’t get me wrong, adopting a child with the issues that Ariel has is no picnic, but the timing of getting laid off and having a career plan ready and getting time to spend with the kids and prepare for my new career is more than I ever could ask for.
In this pic I am waiting to do my first financial counseling appointment. I’m a volunteer counselor for MHC.
The successes that come from good preparation often look like luck to those who aren’t prepared.
Fortune favors the diligent.
The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.