In God's perfect TIME

Such a cliche isn't it? We've been hearing this phrase but it seems ineffable in real life. Even I can't seem to understand what it means, particularly if it has something to do with my career. Ok, you might be wondering where I'm coming from.

It was September 15, 2011 when I finally had the courage to write my boss about my request to be transferred to the new Alumni Office. The office will be managed by Mr. Karl Llorin, the former USRO director and is currently the Presidential Assistant for International and Alumni Affairs. I was hesitant at first for fear that she might not permit me and when I had the will power to type my sentiments in a one page letter, I simply had to let the flow carry me through. I believe it was the spirit who was guiding me.

Eventually, my boss is on retreat that time so I just had to ask my friend to bring it to her at the retreat house. The retreat went on for 3 days and counting the days felt like weeks. I told myself that I had to anticipate a 'NO' from her. So you could really sense the feeling of surprise when she said that it was ok with her, that I just needed to formalize the request and we're good to go.

A few weeks after, application letters from the Personnel Services were coming in the office. I was glad, liberation has finally come, I said to myself. Then, there she was, the applicant who stood out in the interview with the DAVP. They were two af first but my boss had to prioritize the older applicant, maybe because she is more mature for the job. Eventually, just last Wednesday, the supposed-to-be-replacement went to the office and from the look of the DAVP's face, I knew that something was wrong. Alas! Indeed, there was. She was apologizing to the DAVP since she could no longer work at the institution since her boss (her current employer) did not allow her to resign.

Now, I am still stuck at the DAVP Office, still hoping and praying that my replacement will SOON come. If only I could command the applicant to FAST TRACK everything, not because I wanted to leave the DAVP ASAP, but because there are a lot of things that we still need to settle with our new office. Even Herold, a very good friend, shared that I have the right to leave the office even without the replacement because in the very first place, it was not my fault that SHE backed out. I'd like to entertain his point but I doubt if it is okay with the DAVP.

Life, oh life. Really, waiting is inevitable. Too bad I don't have the 'quality' of patience that He does. I just hope that there is a reason for this delay. That with the current circumstances, He has really not forgotten me because I know one day, someday, I am BOUND to understand how God defines TIME.