First, his normal hour and ten minute commute (one way) to another state is down to 25 minutes to Virginia Beach.
Second, the physical plant of his job site is in an upscale office park. That is not the norm in military contracting.
The office park has a lovely little cafe, a gym, fountains out front, is well landscaped, with atriums in the buildings' centers. He and his co-workers walk during lunch along the trails which border the Lynnhaven River. The "River" is actually a tidal estuary of the Atlantic Ocean.
Third, his pay increased tremendously. Thank you, Jesus. As my beloved Joyce Meyer says, "He's El Shaddai (Giver of All Sustenance in Hebrew), not "El Cheapo."
Fourth, Bruce had a word from God that he should leave his former company. He worked in the Quality Assurance department, creating videos to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Bruce loved the actual work, which involved being highly proactive, productive, and creative. However,sometimes, I know, he felt like a voice crying out in the wilderness.
You know that big "blimp" that became untethered last week, taking down electrical wires, and leaving tens of thousands without electricity? The media kept calling it a blimp. It was actually an aerostat; a blimp designed to be tethered by lines, rather than to fly. The media also stated that it was made by Raytheon Corporation. That was also incorrect.
Raytheon was the primary contractor, but the aerostat was made by Bruce's former company. The inaccuracy reminded me that the news media isn't too keen on fact checking, these days.
Walker Cronkite must be rolling in his grave. When he said, "And that's the way it is, Thursday, June 2, 1972," you could believe it. Today? Not so much.
I You-Tubed him and this made me cry:
Top Ten Walter Cronkite moments
When I was small, I thought that Walter Cronkite and Captain Kangaroo were the same person at different times of the day. I related better to the "morning Walter." Modesty, professionalism, accuracy. The most trusted man in America. That's who he was. Okay, back to Bruce's job.
The JLENS project (putting spy or commo stuff on aerostats) is now being scrutinized and, no doubt, the other countries (US allies) who buy the aerostats from the North Carolina company where Bruce used to work are thinking twice. One source says the program is "hanging by a thread." Not a good time to make aerostats Bruce's job would have been highly jeopardized.
Thank you Lord, for speaking to Bruce's heart. And thank you, Bruce, that you heard and obeyed.
Psalm 95:7
For he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,
1 comment:
That certainly was an informative post. I learned a lot! And, I'm all into learning. Goodness knows I need to. So happy for you that Bruce is closer to his work now. My goodness, what a drive he did have. So, God was watching out for you two.
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