Job Call...

I have made mention that my neighbor, Ernie Roberts has been in the hospital for due to a brain lesion. Well his wife was my coworker at Swiftex & they live across the street a couple of houses (properties) before our place.

She called me on Tuesday & asked if I could come & help her at the plant since her husband was in the hospital. I worked there Wednesday & Thursday afternoon & all day Friday. It was great! I actually needed the work & extra $'s since my van was being repaired.

Please continue to pray for Ernie.

MoNdAy...

Wow - what a way to start a Monday... my van is broken down & it's super-duper hot! I had to drive it with the a/c OFF... but that's ok cuz hopefully it will get fixed today. It gets worse ~ I'm not to my 2nd job yet & my coworker calls & says that front a/c is out (just blowing hot air). It's the main a/c for most of the office. We have a small unit in the back for the back office, which is not a big area. I feel sorry for the guys that have to work outside (Steve being one of them)... it's really hot this year. The guys are replacing the a/c right now & just asked me if I'm hot ~ I told them, yeah - you're making me sweat my fat off... LOL. Come on - that's a good one!

Car Trouble...

Nothing like trying to get home from Austin & the radio cutting out & the charge lights coming on. We tried to go to town today & the same thing - the charge lights came on, so we whipped into the auto parts & they tested the alternator. Guess what, I was right all along (I've known it was going out for a couple of months)... it is the alternator. We ordered it & it is $150, PLUS a $50 core charge so the initial charge will be $200. I'm hoping Steve can fix it!

Urgent Prayer Request...

I got a call Tuesday evening that my neighbor, Ernie (whose wife I worked with at the plant)was rushed to the hospital after his daughter found him unresponsive when she came home in the afternoon. The next report I had was that his blood sugar was high & he was in a diabetic coma (he only knew he had high blood pressure). Then, I heard he had a lesion on his brain & an infection that they were treating with meds & keeping him heavily sedated. Today, I finally broke down & called the neighbor down the road that lives across the street from his wife's parents. He has a tumor on his brain & at this time things look bad. All we can do is pray for God to have His hand on him & heal him. Please say a prayer for him & his family during this time.

Staying Connected...

Have you found me on the web? I finally broke down this week & got Facebook, along with the MySpace I already have. I started finding old school friends that I have wondered where they went & what they are doing now. It's been fun! I still think Twitter is STUPID & a waste of time so DON'T look for me there.

GOD's Timing...

He's never early but He's never late! As I mentioned before, the music company wanted to use me a few more hours a week. Well I finally asked this AM if the lady had talked to her husband & sure enough, he had said ok. So now I'm working Mon - Thurs AM @ the music co. & afternoons at Go Figure! Well it came just in time too. On Tuesday afternoon while at Go Figure, Kathy said I need you to start covering the afternoon & evening shifts. The reason why is she's leaving town in a week & needs to make sure the office is covered & 2 - the other girl has become undependable. I am always there for my shifts AND have always worked extra hours & days when asked. Even though Kathy cut my hours on Friday & we are closing an hour earlier on 3 days (she doesn't want me going in until noon on Friday, instead of 9)... It's ok - God worked it out in the end b/c I make more $'s at the music co.

Catch Up...

I've been working & Steve has been working everyday also. Monday he got a weed-eater from his boss. He went out last night & was cutting all the weeds around the house & here & there outside. I think Charlie is sad staying home alone all day but so far he is being good. He is crazy about Steve & even gets sad when he leaves in the AM.

I'm still dealing with lots of negativity at my job. The guy that wants me to work for him is still very interested & is trying to build his business to be able to afford me. I think it's all in due time. I've decided to do the best that I can do right now & just ignore the negativity right now. I also need to talk to the music company again & see if they still want me to work more hours. It will definitely help with my income & will help keep me away from the negativity at my other job.

Saturday evening, my dad is having a belated birthday party/BBQ for himself. If you are able, come by & enjoy some good food & fellowship. Call me if you need directions!

OnE YeaR MarK...

Today marks one year ago that we found out that my mom has cancer. She says that she is blessed & happy God has allowed her to continue to be here with all of us! She's had some bumpy times but all in all ~ she's doing remarkably well. As you can see from her cancer markers, her cancer is being shut down. She asks for prayer for a new right hip (however God wants to work it out) so she can be more mobile on her own. She gets around pretty well (with powered wheels ~ watch out cuz she might run over you!). She & my dad have their little ways of taking care of each other. He takes care of her & she tries to look after him. Sometimes he's really hard headed & stubborn & won't listen to her. Thanks for all your thoughts & prayers over the past year!

Confusion...

I started praying for God to bring us work & help with our finances AND it's coming but not sure what direction to take yet. Now the music company wants me 20 hours a week, which would mean one more day. The guy that I was supposed to do part-time work for on the side... he wants me about the same amount of hours a week too! So now I'm torn... where does that leave me with Kathy @ Go Figure!?... do I give up my job there after the way I have been treated? or do I continue to work part-time there?

Steve still needs a job but he has been working odd jobs alot. He is working a day or two every week for Kathy's husband doing this & that but he needs that REAL job. He is still going through the program to be able to go to school for a trade. The schooling is free through this program & they will help him find a job in the end.

I know confusion is NOT of God but we are all human & when you are in this type of situation ~ you do wonder what to do next!