“Guys, I just got a job!”
That was me excitedly telling my kids at dinner time, after reading a random email. They jumped off the table exclaiming / ululating in celebration.
Our 12-year old son landed on the kitchen counter top. He did a jig like the dance groups receiving Kenya’s (former) President Moi, at the airport. He peeked to read the email.
After the excitement chilled out, I asked, “Guys, why the excitement?” To which I got these reasons, in that order:
🤲 We have been praying for you
✈️ We will go for the upcoming school trip to Dubai
💻 You will replace the Endless OS with Windows 11 OS
Guys, I haven’t gotten a job. Not yet. Now I know, children are highly perceptive.
My excitement was an uncensored gut-feeling that skipped my brain. I’d read a response to one of my job applications.
It has been 3.5 months | 42 job applications | 5 regrets | 0 interviews
I am blessed to have children who are praying for me. They have queued up their expectations as well 🤭.
#FightingForMe, #StayingGrounded, #ChoosingGratitude
The feature photo is intentionally upside down. Such is life!
Joseph Ngaara is inspired by people’s life experiences. Do you have an intriguing life story and need to share your triumph or tragedy? Email: j.mungai@hotmail.co.uk
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