I just thought I’d let you all know how things are going so far.
They were impressed with Jeremy at the interview. They told him that he was better than average* as a perl programmer. He had another interview by phone yesterday, the last one. He told them the minimum pay he’ll need to support a 7 person family in the Chicago area. Now, the waiting game continues.
Pray for us during this time. I’ve been trying to stay calm and I pray about it, but when I think of all the changes that will be made than I get stressed and usually so bad that I end up with a headache. I’m sure Melody remembers how bad my stress headaches can be. She was my college roommate and had to live with me when they were at their worst. I don’t have to worry about school systems and I know that in a place as populated as that, there will be homeschool support groups. What I worry about is a good dance program for Amie and if I’ll be able to find a drama program for James. Are the baseball programs for James’ age going to be so focused on win, win, win or just having fun? Will I be able to find something to put any of the others in? Will we be able to even afford any of this? Amie is on a ballet scholarship here. Her leg muscles are doing wonderful and keep her feet turned out properly now while she walks most of the time. If she relaxes, I still see some pull inward, but not near as bad. I want her to be able to continue her “therapy” which she enjoys so much, plus she is doing so well in it.
Anyway, those are just some of the things I think about. I know God will work things out for us one way or another, but I can’t stop thinking of everything.
* Better than average??? That’s all?? I know he’s a genius, but I guess they couldn’t see it because he was so nervous.
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April 27th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Mel
I don’t know what God has planned for your family, but I do know that He IS big enough to handle EVERY little detail you mentioned if He does decide to move your family. So, in love, I want to remind you:
GOD CAN HANDLE THIS AND DOES NOT NEED YOUR WORRYING TO HELP HIM OUT. HE WILL LET YOU KNOW IF HE DOES NEED YOUR HELP, AND UNTIL THEN, HE HAS PLENTY OF OTHER STUFF FOR YOU TO DO.
I am a pro at worrying (my hyperactivity and high blood pressure don’t come from nowhere you know), so I can tell you from experience that it really doesn’t help and just makes you feel horrible mentally and physically.
I have moved a lot, and one of the things that has helped me and kept me from worrying is to focus on the blessings I have had in the place God has put me and my family. I make myself sit down and list all the ways God has blessed me and all the people He has blessed me through. Then, I call, go visit or write a note to the people and tell them how God has used them to bless me and how much I appreciate and love them. I have also taken the time to go visit a favorite park, ice cream place or something we enjoy in that area as a family. Somehow, thinking of all the ways and people God has used to bless me has reminded me to trust Him more with the future. It also helps me to shed tears and be ready to let go of people and things I might need to. If for some reason God does not move you on, what have you lost in this process–nothing. All you have done is learned who and what is important to you and your family and learned to let go a little. Just a suggestion that I thought might help. If you don’t think it will, you can totally igore it, and my feelings won’t be hurt and all.
Love you guys, and continuing to pray for you!
April 28th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Mom
Isn’t it great that even though there are many miles between us and friends that we can still communicate. Because it is so easy to stay in touch with old friends I think that we do more now than in the past. Back in the days when I was young moving meant that you didn’t hear from people again. I love hearing from you Mel, too. I read all your comments on this blog.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Phisch
Don’t worry about tomorrow! It *will* take care of itself. Honest and for true because He loves you more than you love yourself and He is setting it all up for you.
Wait and see!
April 29th, 2007 at 4:23 pm
sue
Praying for the very best for your family.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Renee C.
It’s so hard not to worry about all those things, but God always makes a way when He wants us to do something. We know how hard it is to wait on jobs (we’re waiting to hear the results of an interview Josh had the other week for a teaching position), and it’s tough. Where in Chicago would you be moving? We’ll definitely be praying for all of you!