Lots of Change

This summer, we lost all the videos on our F: Drive when the computer crashed. Since the beginning of August when we went to Ohio, our computer has been in the shop and we haven't had one at the house. Well, I haven't. Amber graciously has loaned Matt her laptop, but he is on it ALL the time. There has not been much opportunity for blogging around here.

Not to say that there hasn't been anything going on. Actually, things are quite different. On Monday, August 16th, Matt was supposed to go to orientation at Southeastern. We still weren't sure if he was going to be able to go for sure, but that morning, the Youth Director called and wanted to meet. He officially offered Matt a part-time internship that enabled him to quit his other part-time job, and to really pursue school. So, he went that afternoon to orientation and I went up for the spouse meeting that night. The next day, he registered for classes and he started on Thursday. What a whirlwind that week was!

God has taken us on quite a journey these past four years. It is hard to believe that it has been a year and a half since Matt lost his job here. There has been so much uncertainty, and although we have tried to be positive and trust in the Lord, the black cloud of unemployment was always there, hanging over our heads. God has continually provided for us, and has blessed Matt with the grants and scholarships to cover his school and books. Our living expenses were what we were up in the air about, but with his internship, and if I continue to work, we can make it happen. I have to admit that I am not thrilled about the prospect of continuing in my job for three more years, but it is paying our insurance, and who knows, maybe another opportunity will present itself. In the big picture, it really doesn't matter, because it is just so good to be on a path to something, and to know that we are here for 3 more years, and just to feel like things are a little more concrete after years of uncertainty.