Gratitude

Well, this last month has been filled with ups and downs. I will keep this short and sweet. So the job Paul got so that we could move back to UT so he could finish his school turned to not be a very good or stable job. In fact, through series of events, out of Paul's control he ended up loosing that job. It was very stressful because we are sick of being so tight with money, living pay check to pay check and we thought those days were close to over with this job. I guess the Lord saw that we were getting too comfortable and decided to throw a wrench in our plans, we are now starting to see the blessing in all this. So we were trying to think of what we can do, I am not making very much a week and now Paul was jobless but we still needed to pay for mortgage, car and other living expenses. We didn't know how it was going to work and feared for the worst, loosing our home. Through the network of FaceBook, Paul contacted a good friend who had a referral for him. He had an interview the same week he lost his other job and was hired on the spot! It is in the same industry but pays significantly less in salary but offers a higher earning potential over time. With this cut in pay we had to rework our budget and are blessed that we can make everything fit within it with our 2 small incomes. No wiggle room though until his commissions start coming in. Christmas will be very tight this year and I am forced to be creative with gifts as well. I am not complaining too much because I love to come up with fun crafty projects. :) All in all, we are so blessed to have each other and our family. I know the Lord knows a bigger picture than we do and I know he is looking out for Paul and had a hand in redirecting him to this new job where he is so much happier and relaxed. I don't know where it will take him or how long he will be there but I know the Lord would never put us in a situation where we could not provide for his righteous little spirit that he has entrusted us with (as long as we are doing our best). He is aware of our needs and our bottom line and it is not just coincidence that this worked out so smoothly and that our budget equals out to almost the dollar. We are a lot more appreciative of the things we do have and are learning the true meaning of happiness. The happiness and joy that is brought through love and faith, through being creative and supporting one another. I love my family and friends with all my heart and I love the Lord and my Savior for looking out for us and directing us through this life filled with land mines. In a way, I feel this change in job for Paul has saved us from stepping on one of those mines in the future, I guess we will never know. I just know that Paul was not happy ans was being held back by the way the corporate giants were running the place. We are so grateful for where we are now and I am happy to see the stress melt off of Paul, he is a happier man at his new place of work even though the pay is much less. It proves that money can't buy happiness.

On another note, Andrew had a fun Halloween and we are looking forward to spending the holidays with him and watching his discover the world around him. He is walking so good now and is trying to run! He has mastered the art of walking in just a few short weeks, he is so smart! Until next time, enjoy the season and God Bless.