1000 gifts #18

171.  Hubby getting a job

172.  Hubby getting $2 more an hour than told

173.  Apartment F18

174.  Cousins helping Dad with hay

175.  Cousins & brother-in-law helping us move

176.  14 children in attendance intro night of Precept

177.  Hubby getting overtime work

178.  First cooked meal at F18 - sour cream marinated chicken

179.  Hubby knowing manual when needed

180.  Precept leaders

1000 Gifts #12

111.  knowing exact location of a Wal-mart to get out & stretch legs

112.  beautiful weather for traveling

113.  peace (for me)

114.  confidence the Lord knows what He is doing

115.  Pal's tea that lasted the whole trip

116.  Big Red chewing gum

117.  sunglasses

118.  reading glasses

119.  freebies from Pilot Travel Center

120.  cell phone signal in "land of nowhere"

Moving On

Sometimes it's scary...not knowing what the Lord has in store.  Leaving before we had our future secured.  Moving on before we even knew we would be moving.  Packing up the wonderful memories of the many years along with the many boxes to be moved.  Knowing the physical unpacking can be measured in time but the memories will continue to be unpacked, tucked away, unpacked, tucked away for years to come.  How many others have done the same thing?  Why do I sometimes feel like I'm the only one to experience this?

But yet I know my future is secure.  And until that day when my faith becomes sight, I can rest assured in the fact the Lord knows what is best for me.  I'll present myself to Him "a living and holy sacrifice"..."not being conformed to this world but being transformed by the renewing of my mind, so that I can prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect". (Romans 12:1-2 NASB)

Temp Agency

At 10:30 I arrived at the temp agency. The new owner greeted me. He was eager to rekindle the relationship between the agency & me. He was impressed with the resume presented. He also has the perfect job for me but it is not yet available. I will call him weekly until the job is available and gained. The company uses this temp agency quite frequently for their temp and temp-to-hire jobs. Based on his knowledge of this company they should be in need of this position quite soon. Still excited about the possibilities. The prayers offered for me around 10:30 this morning were felt. Thank you!

Starting Anew

This morning after flute lessons, I drove to the temporary agency I have used most recently. They were not in the location in which I thought they moved. After getting on the telephone, I discovered they are only down to one office in the area. It is located in Johnson City.

I called another temp agency I have also used. They were excited that I was able to come back and work with them. We had had a good relationship before. I have an appointment set up for 10:30 tomorrow morning. I am excited to re-develop the work relationship with them. I am eager to see how the Lord will use me to share His love with those with whom I work.

End of a Chapter

Reading books is a favorite activity of mine. I love to start a new book, learn each character, see how the story unfolds in each chapter. I could even say my life to this point has been like a book. Some of the chapters are accepting the Lord as my Savior, teaching, marriage, coming to Bancroft. Each chapter has begun with the unknown and the anticipation of the Lord using it to develop me into the woman He desires.

A new chapter is beginning in our lives. We feel the Lord is calling us from Bancroft. We will be leaving this month. We are committing our future to the Lord and anticipating His directing us. We covet your prayers as we start this next chapter.

Thank you for supporting us with your prayers and finances. You have been such an encouragement and example of the Lord's love to us. All gifts designated for us that arrive by October 1 will be transferred to us. Gifts received after October 1 will be returned to the sender. If you wish to continue to financially support the work of Bancroft, you are welcome to send checks with the note for the general fund.

We love you!