Apr. 25, 2006 - And yet time flies....
Just an update real fast before the dc wake....
We had to move unexpectedly as the landlord gave "our" house to his son. So now we are back at in-laws. This was our third move in 18 months (one cross country) AND we added a new little one to our family as well. So we were frankly- tapped out. A large part of why is because dh is still working on completing his thesis. The above movings and baby have not helped it progress as fast as we'd have liked. We have learned- if you have a huge paper due- DON'T MOVE until it's DONE! ~sheesh!~ Dh is now in NYC writing like mad to turn in his paper next week it seems. He says he is not coming back until it's turned in. So it could be longer than a week. It will be so nice to have it DONE! He was planning to have it done by now, however the opportunity for a rather large show (2 shows, actually) presented it'self and well- an artist can't really turn those types of opportunities down. We all look fwd to hiw thesis being done an life to begin. It feels like we've been in limbo for 1.5 years now. I have decided I do not like limbo.
So I sent dh with my camera. My digital camera. It is an unusual day when I do not take any pics (my hobby) so this was quite a difficult thing. I told him that if he only came home with 10 pictures of NYC and friends I was NOT going to be happy. :) I want him to take pics of our old stomping grounds and favorite places that he may visit- once his paper is done. :) We didn't take many of such places while we lived there as we didn't want to appear the tourist- LOL.
So...... that is what is going on with us as of late. Living at my in-laws is proving more of a challenge than ever. I have this feeling of things just not being "right"- even so far as bing here in CA. I didn't want to come back, personally. It didn't seem right then, nor does it now. I'm sure the Lord is working it all out and will continue to do so. We have learned a lot about ourselves and our extended family- not all positive. Our children have enjoyed being close to their grandparents though, so that is nice. :)
Dh found an opening for a position to teach art/art history just No. of Boston and has applied. We are praying that the Lord would open that door so dh can use the education he's been blessed with. We have a bit of a late start in such things due to life and such. We chose to give up many things so dh could receive his education., such as financial stability-dh was next in line for a 6-figure job when we decided to move to NYC- it was a God thing- he certainly wanted us there). I'm just hoping and praying that this job opportunity will become a reality. :)
