Giving Back to the School I Love

On Wednesday evening, Tim and I attended an intimate dinner at Covenant College in which I was informed of my winning the Alumnus Volunteer of the Year award and would be recognized at the alumni chapel on this morning.

What a surprise!

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A little background info…

Over two years ago, Tim and I returned to the area and shortly thereafter I found myself in need of a new job. One of the places I looked was Covenant’s website as I had a desire to give back and serve the school. There was an appealing job posted on the site so I immediately submitted a cover letter and resume. A little while later, I received a phone call requesting an interview. I interviewed and was told I was overqualified for the position but would I interview for a position that had just become available.

A week or two later, I went back to the college for a second interview and was again given the news that I was not a good fit but another department wanted to interview me. Once more I returned for an interview and later found out they had gone with someone else. A short time past and I received another phone call requesting an interview for a different position and was rejected for the fourth and final time.

A few months went by and I eventually found the job at the foundation where I have been for the last two years. Looking back I see how God used Covenant to make me a stronger woman who can handle rejection and not take it personally, and He used Covenant to give me plenty of interview experience, which came in handy when I was interviewed at the foundation four times.

Furthermore, I’m able to give back and serve Covenant in ways not possible had I been given a job at the school. For this I am thankful to the Lord for giving Covenant the wisdom to pass me by and granting me the faith to trust Him knowing He had other plans for my life.

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Since the plaque for this award hangs in the alumni office, I was also given this scarf as a small token of their appreciation.