It's all good...

CHANGE OF PLANS -- In my previous post: I told you that Deon got this great job and left SWLP. I also wrote how hard it was going be for our family. Well, I guess it wasn't meant to be and God was REALLY watching over us because he knew it wasn't a good idea. 


Deon went to Sweetwater, TX for 3 days...and, the more time he spent getting to know how the company worked...he kept thinking, "something's just not right". So he went with his instinct and and he was right. They are a very unorganized company, in over their heads, passing the urgency onto Deon. He would have started his job with insufficient training and on terms that were different from what he was told during the interview process. But, the biggest thing: They said HE WOULD NOT be able to come home every weekend. He would have to stay at the sight for 6 weeks straight and only come home for 3-4 days at at time. Not good for our marriage or family. 


So, the plan is for Deon to start his Safety Consultant business. Deon ran the safety program at SWLP for the past 3 years and he was a natural. He implemented all these programs and procedures...and got the company to Bronze status (in OSHA terms, that's really good). During that time, he made a lot of connections in the business. So, I'm very confident it's something he can do.  
Now, we'll have to come up with a company name, get a tax ID and get started. I think this is going to be a good thing for Deon. He says there's a market for this type of business because most construction companies outsource their safety needs. 


So, with lots of dedication, perseverance and prayer we will get through this! I really feel like this all happened for a reason...as most things in life do. It was very disappointing for Deon that the job with Banda didn't pan out. But, the upside is...he'll be safe at home instead of on the road. 


And, Deon will be here next week for Jake's 1st day of preschool at Hope Christian. Yeah! We are all so excited about that. 

Santillanes Family