Hi all,

We are trying to get back to "normal" around here - whatever that is?!

My mom just flew back to the midwest on Sat. after a two week stay to help me out.  The Pastor was at a two week intensive at seminary in MN - so I was very glad for the help and the company!

The Pastor came back Fri night, was exhausted, then left by 6:15am on Sat. to attend a seminar in Denver.  He had a good time, but I still don't think he has caught up on his sleep yet.

As for me, I am excited to get back to a normal schedule - it was wonderful to be "lazy" with my mom around.  I slept in often, drank coffee and crocheted with my mom most mornings (and evenings, ok, and afternoons) and basically just tried to enjoy our time together.  We are still experiencing some finacially difficulties (aren't most people?) so there were some stressful times as well.

On that note, we are planning on selling our home regardless of whether The Pastor gets this job offer in MI or not.  We simply feel we are in over our heads and the only way out at this point is to INCREASE our income (which The Pastor is trying to do) or DECREASE our bills.  The easiest way to do that is to lower our living expenses - many of our other bills are in "contracts" for one or more years - so we will simply have to wait those out.

So, if you think of it, pray that we will make smart decisions about this transition period.  We are willing to live WAY below our means for a while, in order to right this financial struggle we are in.  We would rather live in a small rental for a few years - and THEN be able to purchase some land, perhaps build a home - in a place where we really want to live.  What a dream to work on with the Lord!!

Ok, time to get to work around here.....

~In Him~
MJ