Things are looking up people!

We have received word that Chris did get a short-term AV contracting job that will be a huge financial blessing for us. Christmas is just around the corner and we seem to be getting our present early. Praise God!

We haven't heard official word about the job with King Systems but hope to hear sometime this week.

We're smiling.

Interview Update and Misc...

So, Chris went to the interview and it went well. They said he will get the final confirmation call next week but all signs point to him having this job. Praise God and I'll keep you posted.

A little something to numb my brain out... Enjoy a glimpse of the Christmas Frenzy coming our way!!!!

...So I know this is a crazy fact about me but I really do like these. So, if you have time, reply with your input. I love learning about my ladies! Happy Thanksgiving. We are so blessed!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with bows
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real
3. When do you put up the tree? Whenever I get to it and Chris and the girls are around to participate.
4. When do you take the tree down? After Christmas and when the needles are buggin' me.
5. Do you like egg nog? Yes, 1/2 skim milk, 1/2 egg nog. Or, I just tried Rice Nog (Egg Nog made from Rice Milk and it was good!)
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Stalkings have always been a favorite of mine.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yep, from Isreal but my heathen dog at baby Jesus a couple years ago!!
8. Hardest person to buy for? Dad
9.. Easiest person to buy for? Chris. He always gives a VERY detailed list!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Badly fitting lengerie
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? None
13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Oh yeah!
14. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Shrimp Cocktail at Christmas Brunch
15. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Clear
16. Favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night (almost makes me cry every year...)
17. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We do what works for the year. No preference really.
18. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Nope. Wait...maybe...
19.. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? PJ's Christmas Eve and the rest, one at a time, Christmas morning.
20. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Mall traffic and that extra few pounds.
21. Favorite thing about this time of year? Family time and remembering what it's all about.
22. Favorite ornament, theme, or color? Well, not really but I really like a sailboat ornament we got in the Carribean.
23. What do you want for Christmas this year? Money in my bank account.
24. Who will reply to this the quickest? No clue.

Interview!!!!!!

Chris has his 2nd interview today (Friday) at 12:30pm. He's meeting with the two founders of the company.

Prayer list:
Favor with owners
Confidence and Calmness for Chris (and me!)
Discernment and Boldness for Chris when discussing wage requirements
That God would be glorified through Chris' time spent in this process

Thanks guys!! I'll let you know....

No News...

So, still no news on the bid or the 2nd interview. We are expecting to hear about both but both parties are taking their sweet time... So, we wait.

...Working on being joyful in all things. God is good. I know that for sure.

Hope/Joy/Peace/Trust/Power...

As we wait for a 2nd interview for Chris and also a response from a client on a bid that will pull us through our financial rut, I focus of God's truths. Chris and I were talking yesterday and are both in the same place; if we focus on God's promise and trust in Him we're fine but if we have a moment of sin-nature driven fear or earthly "reality" we lose it!! So, we strive to abide in Him and put our hope in Him; not money, jobs or even our dreams.

My verse for today:
"I pray that God, the source of HOPE, will fill you completely with JOY and PEACE because you TRUST in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the POWER of the Holy Spirit." --Romans 15:13, NLT

Women!

It's hard being a woman isn't it ladies?!?

For the past few days I've been clunked over the head, rather constantly, with those little womanly "privileges" that if dealt out in great numbers will actually really throw a wrench in the daily grind. I'm talking about PMS, women's intuition, mom ears and the like. I haven't slept well b/c I'm hearing every noise out of Reese and Georgia, I've been edgy b/c of PMS (anyone who knows me knows I hate to admit this!), and I'm constantly thinking ahead and planning in my head as I see upcoming obstacles or challenges. Ugh! I'm exhausted.

The tides will turn soon, I'm sure but until then I'll be gritting my teeth and thanking the Lord for making me uniquely female!!!