In a word, no. But there is a reason why, not just because I didn't want to. I had talked to Paul on the phone, and he thought I should stay home and rest. So I was seriously thinking of staying home, but I kept looking outside and thought, well maybe. So I got up to go check on my banana bread that had been sitting on the counter and cooling for the past two hours. I walked into the kitchen and all three loaves had sunken in the middle, I checked the middles and they weren't cooked. Now, before you think that I took out banana bread without checking the middle first to see if it was done, let me tell you, I did check them with toothpicks. But I realized later that the top had been a bit crunchy and when I pulled the toothpicks out, the crunchy top seemed to clean them off. What I thought was a clean toothpick, and a brown, crunchy top made me think they were done. So obviously going to the park at that point in time was not going to happen. I turned the oven back on and put the loaves back in for a while. The center rose a bit, and it did cook all the way through, but it was not my best loaves by any means. They tasted good, and I still gave them to Paul to bring to work, though I really didn't want to. But I had committed and I didn't have any thing else to give them, so Paul took them. They were a hit. Everyone loved them. I was quite shocked, but very happy too. That took up the rest of my afternoon.
We've had a good few days, though we are all extremely tired. I think the stress of waiting to see exactly when Paul will be laid off is wearing on us. The Lord is faithful, and we've had some friends help us with job leads, offering a meal a week for us, and some money if needed. We could really use your prayers though. We are at a cross road, and truly not sure which way to go. I mean, this is different then before, usually we have an idea, but we are not sure at all this time. Here is our issue. Paul is suppose to be laid off next week, though they say they will hire him back in a month. Paul likes this job, and he makes ok money there, but regardless of being laid off or not, he will still have to get a part time job. Because his current job just doesn't cover all of our expenses. Despite those issues, he's been able to witness to two different people at work, especially this week with the financial mess. They don't know the Lord, and they are quite worried. Paul really got to bring the gospel to them. So this is the issue. Do we stay at on ok job, that will require Paul to get a part time job for us to make it, so that he can continue to be a witness there for the Lord. Or do we leave when he's laid off, and look for a job that has a better financial outlook for Paul's future there and probably wouldn't need a part time job? Please know I'm not asking for answers, as I know none of you can make decisions for us, but I am asking for prayer. We are trying to be faithful to the Lord, and in His will. And I know if He calls us to stay there, He will provide, even if it is using a part time job. So any prayers would be appreciated.
Other than that we are fine. I cut the guys hair tonight, and now we are watching Tampa Bay about to beat Boston to go to the world series. Well, lets just say we hope Tampa Bay wins. So I guess that's about it. I hope you are all having a blessed week.
I will be praying for you, He will show you the way. That is wonderful that the Lord was able to use Paul in the middle of such a stressful time! The banana bread....don't worry....been there done that!!! LOL And thank you for leaving me comments :o) Don't worry, although I'm getting a lot done, I'm getting in lots of breaks so I'm (trying hehe) not to overdo it!
Oh I hate it when that happens and yes, it happens! I am sure my dad the expert baker would know the reason. I don't. It baffles me. And I will lift you up. That is a tough decision. I would probably look for another job and if nothing comes, I would think I should stay at the current one when they are hiring back. I hate that Paul has to get a part time job. Jeff has one during tax season and it is hard. It probably works out the same if he were working all year long part time. It's just all at once. I know the Lord will lead you!
Jenn
I called as you know it and what I said on the machine is so true. God is in conrtol, he is faithful, and through Him all things are possible. I am praying for you and I KNOW he is leading you every step of the way.
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But there is a reason why, not just because I didn't want to. I had talked to Paul on the phone, and he thought I should stay home and rest. So I was seriously thinking of staying home, but I kept looking outside and thought, well maybe. So I got up to go check on my banana bread that had been sitting on the counter and cooling for the past two hours. I walked into the kitchen and all three loaves had sunken in the middle, I checked the middles and they weren't cooked. 
Now, before you think that I took out banana bread without checking the middle first to see if it was done, let me tell you, I did check them with toothpicks. But I realized later that the top had been a bit crunchy and when I pulled the toothpicks out, the crunchy top seemed to clean them off. What I thought was a clean toothpick, and a brown, crunchy top made me think they were done. So obviously going to the park at that point in time was not going to happen. I turned the oven back on and put the loaves back in for a while. The center rose a bit, and it did cook all the way through, but it was not my best loaves by any means. They tasted good, and I still gave them to Paul to bring to work, though I really didn't want to. But I had committed and I didn't have any thing else to give them, so Paul took them. They were a hit. 
Everyone loved them. I was quite shocked, but very happy too. That took up the rest of my afternoon.
