This update is long overdue! So much has happened, and I've been so very blessed in the past several weeks!
My trip pretty much ended in Gainesville. I had thought of continuing along the east coast and ending up back in Michigan. But, while staying in Gainesville with my brother Brian, I made some contacts in the area. Florida has held some appeal to me for quite some time now – especially since my youngest brother lives there and has had a positive experience. While Gainesville did not hold any openings, I came across an outfit in Clearwater (2 ½ hours to the south and west) that had need for some technicians. I sent an email and received an answer very quickly. I was asked to come for an interview the next day!
The interview went well, and I was offered a job at a Clearwater Toyota. They are constructing a brand new state-of-the-art 46 bay air conditioned facility! Despite a very significant set of changes, I have felt God’s leading and direction in all of this. I started working there on January 7! So finally, after 6 months I have a job lined up!
To those who I missed along the way, I ask your forgiveness for bypassing your place when I was in the area! And to those who I never made it to but had intended to, I ask for your understanding! I returned to Michigan directly from Gainesville. After a short while, I flew back to Clearwater to get an apartment lined up. I drove back down to Florida over New Year’s Eve, sleeping in the car at various rest areas along the way.
I extend an open invitation to any of you who may be in the Clearwater area! You are highly welcome any time! Just give me a shout or send me an email!
