Update

So I haven't updated here in a long time.  I have been avoiding updating.  I think I'm avoiding having to tell everyone that I still don't have a job.  It's depressing.  I get interviews; I get excited; I pretty much think that I have it "in the bag" and then NOTHING.  This process feels so slow. 

Just after the New Year Micah started preschool.  I like it a lot.  Most importantly - SHE likes it a lot.  She goes from 8:30 - 11:30 every day.  She loves the friends, the structure, the teachers.  She goes to chapel once a week, computer lab, library, dance and gymnastics.  It's a great small church preschool that has before and after school as well - so once I (hopefully and prayerfully) find a job, she can stay later or go earlier; as needed. 

Dave's work is going well.  He likes it and we are very grateful that he's NOT working TONS of mandatory overtime and lugging boxes on his feet 60 hours a week.  He is grateful; I am grateful.  Work is good and easy for him.  We'll take it!

Tyler is doing well in school.  He likes his teacher Mrs. Green and is enjoying his friends.  Our school is a neighborhood school and has a great neighborhood feel.  A lot of the teachers grew up in the area (and still live in the neighborhood) or have been teaching in the school for generations.  It's a nice school.

Me, I think I'm in love.  I have a new friend, her name is Mary Mack.  She is so sweet and nice and calls me at least once or twice a week; she invites me to her house; we go on play dates; she prays for me and we go to the same church.  I have only known her for 3 weeks - but I love her already. 

I started to volunteer at an agency called Main Street Ministries.  I ABSOLUTELY love it.  Main St Min helps people in various ways, but what I do is help people getting picture IDs and/or birth certificates.  Because without these they can't get a job and in this city they can't get in to shelter.  I have never worked in a place where I have felt the freedom to pray for people.  I don't pray for everyone (like a ritual), but when God leads me - I just HAVE to pray.  I love it. This week we helped a young guy (26) and he told us that he has prostate cancer - he is in a trial study and getting good treatment, but WTF 26 and prostate cancer?  He was so sweet and his story moved me I just had to pray for him.  Afterward he gave me a hug - he was very reserved at first and I was surprised that he initiated this hug - but it was very genuine and sweet.  Did I say I love it?

My job search continues.  I have three job posibilities that I'm still waiting to hear back.  1.  Neighborhood Centers - a part time job helping people that live in weather vulnerable parts of the state to relocate - kind of a wierd job - not very excited about it - except for the fact that it seems the most promising at this point.  2.  Christ Clinic - the executive director position, I have the Board President contact me this week to let me know that I'm still on their very short list of applicants and asked if I could give them another week or two.  3.  HACS - Housing Dictor over seeing housing programs for the chronically homeless.  If none of these work out, I have to start all over.  I am still applying and hoping for something soon.  I don't want to have to start all over.

Finally, I must tell you that I'm overjoyed about getting to see my brother more.  He came to church with Dave and I last week (and plans to come back this week) and we are going to have lunch together this week.  I love seeing him and the kids love him too.  YAY for family!