Comments on: Are you Ready to Fly?

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:36:00 +0000

@Grant, Work hard and trust God. He is faithful.

By: Grant

Grant — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:39:00 +0000

Thanks for this post. I'm one of your twitter followers, but an new to your blog. This story mirrors mine in many ways. Now I am in one of those "middle" places, my hope being fueled by what I have seen God do in before. Thank you for the reminder. I needed it today.

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:44:00 +0000

@Beyondjems,I'm glad you're committed to your children, first and foremost. I'm impressed that you're learning to build websites on your own and making it happen. Thank you for the kind words; you're the inspiration in this story.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:44:00 +0000

Good to hear today Maurilio! I reopened my biz and got a new contract this week…praying that God will open some more doors.

By: beyondjems

beyondjems — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:46:00 +0000

That's exactly where I am. When my ex filed for divorce and moved to Hungary leaving me to raise 3yo twins, I was panic stricken. I couldn't go back to GM because of their obvious issues and the idea of 'Corporate America' nauseates me. Plus I couldn't work 12 hr days with the kids in daycare. They had already had 1 parent abandon them. So I had 17yrs exp in engineering, purchasing, program mgt & operations with an MBA to boot and the only place I could get a job was the YMCA Nursery. Ha!I was kinda ready to fly, but really being kicked out the nest sooner than anticipated. Luckily the opportunity came to design a website for a local retailer. I said yes then ran to the library for a book and proceeded to learn how to do it. It was scary and frustrating and exciting all at the same time. I love being creative from a design perspective, but I've never really pursued that area of my life. Now I'm working with code and learning and growing everyday. I just launched my 3rd website for a preschool. I have 3 more in the works and I need to do one for myself. Guess that would be handy. LOL! I look at your site for inspiration and education. My sites are very small and basic, not sophisticated and large like yours. But it allows me to be flexible with my hours and stay focused on the kids. I hope to continue to grow and learn for as long as I'm alive. Thanks for the inspiration.

By: SIR

SIR — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:33:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing, we all need to hear stories like these…I'm so glad that I came across your Twitter Profile, hope to learn from you. You are an inspiration. GB!

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:15:00 +0000

Good post, Maurilio. I hope I'm ready to fly.

By: Mark Allen

Mark Allen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:04:00 +0000

Thank you for the encouragement. I needed to hear that and look at my opportunities instead of my challenges.

By: Joshua Phillips

Joshua Phillips — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Hey buddy, thanks for the kind words and sharing my story. You're right that I was just comfortable sitting in my little cube making a good living and never thinking of trying something different. The story isn't written but if it goes the way I pray it will, I'll look back at this as an amazing turning point. The truth is, it's all God's and we just have the opportunity to be good stewards in His kingdom.Joshua

By: Susan Alexander

Susan Alexander — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:41:00 +0000

Times are difficult, but God is still in control and He will take care of you, Anonymous. Hang in there.