Crisis Averted

On Friday I had a huge scare. I had a labor support class at work and there were four of us orientees in the class. When asked, all but one of us said we were going to be working day shift. The instructor looked surprised but said nothing. After a break, the instructor (who is part of the leadership team) brought a message back from the director of the women's center: "There are no open positions on day shift, while there are four open positions on night shift. No one will be moved to days until there is an open position. Day shift positions will be filled based upon seniority."

Needless to say, I was instantly concerned and worried. This had to be a mistake. When I was offered my position, I thought it was only for day shift. I worked night shift the first 8 1/2 months of our marriage (as many of you remember), and it wasn't fun. I definitely did not want to be on night shift, yet labor and delivery (and the rest of the women's center) is the only place I want to work. Unfortunately the director had already left for the day when I stopped by her office to clarify this announcement. I would have to wait until Monday.

Well, this afternoon I was able to talk with my director and she just laughed at me. She said that I was not included in that blanket statement because my work agreement (aka contract) was for day shift. The others were actually hired for nights but had come to her equesting days due to personal situations. She told me I should have called her on her cell phone Friday evening to clear things up. Talk about relief flooding over me! God definitely provided and answered prayers. I prayed throughout the weekend not to get worked up over this and that it was probably just a misunderstanding. God is so good!