Yea - Brian got a job!

For those of you that didn't hear, Brian got laid off from his job at the cabinet shop the day before we left on our dream Disney vacation (October 30). Brian's boss had told him about 3 weeks before that business was slow and that he needed to look for another job. Well, he didn't find a permanent one, but he did line up several side jobs for when we returned. So Brian spent the month of November doing side jobs for people that we knew and God met our financial needs lovingly and kindly. Not to mention our awesome church family gave us a love offering when we got back from vacation. From day one, Brian knew that God was going to take care of us and had faith that the right job would come along at just the right time. By him modeling this attitude (hello, spiritual leader!), it was easy for me to stay calm and remain at peace. Despite the fact that he talked to several people nobody was hiring. There were a few times that I wondered, "Why hasn't he found something yet?" but I didn't get anxious. God was in control.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. A friend from church named Kenny was out eating lunch one day. In walked three guys that had their company name embroidered on their shirts, but Kenny couldn't make out what it said. Finally, after staring the guys down, one of them turned to Kenny (I guess to see what he was looking at). Kenny said, I'm sorry. I'm just trying to read what's on your shirts." Well, it was the name of the cabinet shop they all worked for. After a little polite conversation, one of the guys said to Kenny, "Hey, we're looking for a good ole' boy that's a Christian to be our 4th man and come work for us. If you know anybody like that who can build cabinets, let us know." Kenny said, "As a matter of fact I do. A friend of mine was just laid off from the cabinet shop he was working for because business was slow." The other said, "Well, how do you know him?" Kenny said, "He's the Music Minister at our church." The other guy said, "Well, tell him to give us a call."

So, Brian left a message. They called him back last week. And his first day was last Thursday. WOO HOO!!! Brian is still working four 10-hour days, which leaves Friday and Saturday to get his side jobs completed. He is making the same money, but doesn't have insurance coverage. But there are other ways they try to make it up to the guys for not having that coverage.

Anyway, we are very excited and I just felt compelled to give a shout out to our wonderful Lord and Savior who is abundant in mercy and grace. Thanks, Lord, for taking care of your children!

The Judge Who Stole Christmas

Bahumbug. That's how I felt reading this book. When I finished it, I thought it was a waste of my time. The bottom line is The Judge Who Stole Christmas is boring. I didn't care for the story line and was extremely disappointed that I read another mediocre book. I like to read a Christmas themed book in December to help me get in the holiday spirit, but this one definitely didn't do it for me. I'm not even sure why I made myself finish it except for the fact that I paid for it, and I'm tired of buying books that stink and wasting my money. Oh well, maybe the next Randy Singer book I read will be better. (I have about 3 others.) Man, am I ready for a great book! Maybe it's just me and I need to lower my standards.... Naaaah!

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

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Last Monday night (12-3-07) we finally put up our tree. Trisha came over and we had a feast before we got started. We ate submarine sandwiches with sausage dip and chips. Also, peanut butter M&M's, Little Debbie Christmas cakes, chocolate chip cookies, and candy. Then it was time to put on the Christmas music and decorate! Brian did all of the set-up and the girls did all of the adorning! It was so much fun and Sophie was really into it. (Notice the picture of her grouped ornaments.) When we finished, it was time for hot chocolate and more treats. After plenty of sugar and Christmas spirit, it was time for Trisha to go home.