THE FINAL STAGES

Folks, today couldn't have been more PERFECT.  The interview went GREAT.  I think I knocked the man's socks off!  I answered everything correctly, I didn't put my foot in my mouth, I didn't stumble over my words.......I couldn't have asked for a better day.  Thank you all for your well wishes and prayers.  The word of God says that "where two or three are gathered together in My (Jesus) name, I will be in the midst."  I didn't have just two or three, I had a multitude, and our prayers sent thousands of demons to flight!  I appreciate all of you SO MUCH.  Thank you!

I am in the final stages of the selection process.  I will have to go before the employment board (and explain some discrepancies on my credit report, lol), the trooper will call all of my references, and he will visit my home and speak to my kids and husband (lol lol lol......that's all a part of this kind of work; this was done in New Orleans, too).  I also have to obtain copies of my college transcripts and round up some more personal information and a few more people in my life that he wants to talk to (like my father).  My dad didn't raise me, but I do keep in touch with him.  I have his number and address. I know that my father will have nothing but positive things to say about me, which is good.

The background investigation is so intense because, unlike New Orleans, I will not be a civilian employee working for the city, I will be working for the STATE POLICE.  I won't have an operator number, I will have a UNIT NUMBER.  Technically, though I won't be the one on the street stopping the vehicles, I will be a COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER.  I will have access to all the information that the troopers have and will have access to patrol vehicles (it's called "inter agency motor pool") when I have to travel to other parts of the state for classes, seminars, and/or other state police business!  The trooper already advised me that the atmosphere will be similar to the military, something that I never been through before!  In a lot of ways, the job will be a little similar to what I have experienced in New Orleans, but a LOT DIFFERENT.  I think that this will be much better, and EXCITING!

I will know sometime in April if I have been chosen for the position.  It's a good job, with good pay, and good benefits.  To even be considered for this opportunity is itself a blessing.  Keep praying, y'all!  LOL The wall is fixed; it looks BETTER than it did before I hit it!  Good night, y'all!