Maybe you have picked up on it from my Tweets and whatnot…Things have been really tight financially for the Rowe house… basically since Christmas. The main retainer that I count on (monthly) was gone -with little to no warning. I’ve hustled freelance work since then and folks lemme’ tell you; making a decent living doing 100% freelance work is hard.
H A R D!
There are plenty of jobs available in my field of expertise, but they all seem to be in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, etc. I’ve been spoiled to work from my SW Indiana home for the past several years and I REALLY feel fortunate for that now. I’m still hoping to have a situation that sustains that scenario, but things haven’t been looking so favorably for that lately. Last week, I decided to submit my resume to a few top level firms in the major US cities. If I have to, I’ll commute for a year or so for the right position. I’d move to L.A. in a heartbeat, but there are other people in this household to consider. And I certainly do consider them. I haven’t felt this voice of God saying “It’s time for you to go” but I’m spending quite a bit of time pondering and talking to God about things. Something’s gotta’ happen.
But, I wanted to write this evening to brag a bit: God has used a lot of people in our church family to get us through this season. It’s humbling, and we have been extremely grateful. We’re watching every dollar closely and others have checked on us and I can assure y’all: The Rowe house won’t starve. :-) What I have thought of is that when things turn around for me, I need to run with the example that’s been displayed to me and help others…in the same way people have helped us. Be aware of my surroundings…I’d rather see someone not worry about their electric bill than have me go blow coin on a huge Indian dinner..(although that does sound really good right now haha!) Not saying I haven’t been generous in the past, but I can say that I am going to be more aware of it now and in the future.
Friday night..typing my thoughts…
I have confidence that things are going to turn around soon. If not, I hope I have the wisdom to see all that is being taught..and hope to grow from this experience. Right now, I’m at the point of crying “Uncle” and just wanna’ hit reset on life..
Think just because you made some records and had a good run that it’s all downhill after that…now ya’ know better.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Holla!
jamie