Whaddya Know? God Didn't Forget Us!

Thanks to you who commented in our time of distress!

Things are better here now. And we have to give all the credit to God.

Brad got laid off at approximately 2:30 on Thursday. By Friday night he had an interview scheduled for 7:15 a.m. the next morning. How, you ask? Well, the boss that had to lay Brad off called another Parks & Rec Director in a neighboring town and asked to help a guy out. And thanks to this, Brad had an interview faster than we could say, "Where's the unemployment office?"

So even though Brad had many issues with his (former) boss, we have to give him a big hooray for helping us out. In fact, Brad is writing him a thank-you note.

So, in less than 24 hours, Brad had been offered a job. Okay people, you know the news, the economy is not good, and finding a job is hard. So God had this in mind.

When I look back on my reaction to the news of Brad losing his job, I am somewhat ashamed. Not totally but a little bit. In the bathroom floor, crying my eyeballs out and telling my (almost) 4-year-old that we couldn't live in this house anymore. I was however crying out to my Lord. All I could say was "God, what are you doing?" "God, what are you doing?"

So, in my defense, I was sort of acknowledging the fact that God was in control. On the other hand, knowing now what I know then, how much more faithful would I have appeared if I would have calmly said, "Your will be done, Lord" and gone about my business without getting all blubbery?

Well, I'm learning. Learning to trust God more and more each day. Learning to surrender my life to his will. Learning to get off the bathroom floor and say, "God, I don't know what you're doing, but I believe you know best."


On a totally different note, I promise my new blog will be up soon. You know what has been the hardest part? Naming it! We have spent days and days going over names. We will decide on one eventually. In the meantime, I will keep up with you guys here!

Love each one of you.