OK, so I began working at Lucky's (a grocery store) bagging groceries for the customers. My official title is "Service Specialist". Because of my "fabulous" traumatic brain injury (TBI) I have requested that I only work 4 hour shifts, which successfully tires me out. This has become quite manageable for me and I've actually grown to enjoy my work. Recently I had spoken with our store manager about possibly transferring to the grocery store in San Carlos, so that I might actually be able to walk to work instead of relying on the buses. I filled out the form and was ready to turn it in, but then our manager went on a long vacation away from the store so I never officially turned it in. Now, I feel as though God was looking out for me, because I've grown VERY familiar with my current store and I feel pleased that I am now quite aware of where certain items are located within the store. If I transferred to the other store I wouldn't know where anything was and I'd essentially be starting from scratch all over again. My brain simply couldn't handle beginning the process all over again!
Also, one of the head employees at the store was there when I began my training program. I would update my mom about how work was going and update her on my energy levels and all of that. When the training process was over and I was officially explaining my opinions and reviews of the process and discussing my potential plans/desires for future employment my mom interjected that she would truly appreciate it if I could be located wherever Monika was (the cashier that I had raved about enjoying and trusting). So, I was placed back at the original grocery store that I had trained at and Monika, who I still seriously enjoy and trust, is oddly my new boyfriend's mother. Thanks for looking out for me God!
So I'm feeling quite happy and pleased with life, as well as feeling significantly grateful that I could find myself in a situation where I feel extremely loved and valued. Here's to hoping and praying that my life continues to improve, or at least feel like it's improving!!
