Backward Thinking

I'm really chapped today. Maybe I shouldn't blog while I'm upset, but I need to vent.

I applied to this missions agency that I really admired. They have vision, growth, and opportunities for carpenters. Their rep (whom I know well) agreed that I would be a good fit. I was really excited, and I felt like I could see God putting the pieces together.

They called me today to let me know that they got my app, and I am not qualified for long-term placement with them because...get this...I'm a single parent. Ya, no big surprise, but after I hung up, the more I thought about it the more irritated I became. You see, the nervous, young lady that called rambled on about company policy regarding separating children from their mother (as if that's an issue). Then, she went on to say that if I -- (wait for it) -- were remarried, then the divorce wouldn't be an issue! Talk about backward; that is so absurd...I -- I -- I'm okay; it's policy...not her fault.

Apart from that she said explained that most teams would not want a single parent because the person would be distracted by obligations to the kids. That might be so...if my children were pets, furniture, handicapped, immature, or dead weight, but on the contrary, we are potentially a team within a team. My children are simply younger missionaries. We are a four for one deal. They can be a blessing and tool for the team and agency that has the right perspective and strategy.

I guess, they are simply not the agency God has for us. As I told the misguided, young lady, I will continue to look for another agency.