I last wrote a month ago, but it seems much longer than that. It seems like a lot has happened in such a short period of time...
Carolyn's visit ended with a weekend for us all in Chicago (more on that later)
Our church's tiny VBS program went off without a hitch, except for very low attendance
I sent out a resume, though after an initial conversation, I haven't had any news
Hubs' job decided to cut his pay by 30%
Yep, you read that correctly, THEY CUT HIS PAY BY 30%! Talk about a shock, I hardly know where to begin when it comes to reactions to this news. Surprise was quickly followed by frustration paired with anger. I was so upset for him and at his company for this decision. Without getting into the specific "justifications" for their cutting his pay (there are none in my opinion), it can just be said that it was not negotiable. Of course, they very rightly do not expect him to continue working for them, and they don't seem to care if he does or doesn't. No carrot of incentive has been dangled in front of him to entice him to stay on and see what happens. In my mind, though, that's actually a good thing. If they did dangle a carrot, he might consider staying, and quite frankly, our finances are such that a 30% decrease in income means I might have to sell the children! Well, not really sell the children, but sell as many of our possessions as possible, cut our expenses, and never shop or eat out again. Even then, it wouldn't be enough. This loss in income is bad, folks. My 30 hour per week job is, as of next pay period, the top earner in our household.
So, as bleak at it may seem, after the breath of surprise that was followed by one of anger came the breath of faith. We both know in our hearts that 1) God will see us through this situation and 2) He is going to show us the path to take. We trust our God and His wisdom in this, and all, situations. We want to go where He wants us to go and perhaps reorganizing our spending is at least part of direction we are being told to take. Though we may not always like it and it may be painful, seeking Him will lead to good because He is good. Of that there is no doubt. It's just daily trying to get our little human minds and hearts around waiting.
So, where to begin? We are beginning where we are, taking each step in faith.
