September 30

Just a quick update since our interview on Saturday. . .

The interview seemed to go well.  We think we would be a good fit for the church and Darren could really be an asset to their worship/music.  The biggest concern we have is for Kylie.  They have very few youth her age in the church.  They have 6th-12th grade together and only about 7 in that category.  So, a big prayer item is for a good friend for Kylie if that is where God is calling us.

The church board will not contact us now for about two weeks.  They want to pray about it and process the interview.  They also have had a few other people express interest in the position and want to give them an opportunity to apply if they so desire.  They said it was no reflection on how they felt about us.  So, we continue to wait and pray.  (You'd think waiting would be getting easer by now!!)

My job at the FSA office is also delayed.  First they didn't have fingerprint cards.  Then the State forgot to send fingerprint cards.  Got fingerprint cards and the courthouse wasn't doing anymore fingerprints that day.  Finally got them done last Friday, but the machine really didn't like my fingerprints.  So, I am a little anxious until I get the "okay" from the government that they actually have approved my fingerprint cards!  All the delays meant I couldn't start until this week.  Well, this week is the last week of the pay period and the government won't let anyone start work during this week.  So, right now my start date is October 6.  I hope that one really is correct!

I was hoping to only be off work for one week.  This is now week 3!  I've only had a call for 1/2 day of subbing, too.  Makes me nervous, but I have to keep being reminded that God is in control.  I am enjoying my time at home and doing a few fix up projects in the house.  That is part of the agreement with us living in the house, that we will fix up a few things so they can sell it next spring. 

Thanks again for your interest, but most of all your prayers.  God is good!
Sherry 

Praise and Prayer

Thank you for following us and our journey.  We appreciate your interest in our lives, but most of all your prayers. It is only by God's grace, through your prayers, that I am finally feeling a peace and contentment in our circumstances. 

We have some praise items to let you know about!  I got the job at the local FSA (Farm Services Agency) office and will start work hopefully sometime next week.  (There has been a holdup with getting fingerprint cards that is delaying my start date).  It will be basic backup secretarial work.  I am thankful to get an office job to add to my resume.  I have found that it is difficult to get an office job with so much experience on my resume in the school system.  If I am going to work full-time, I prefer to be in an office setting.  So I am thankful for this opportunity. Thank you, Lord!

Also, we received a call last night and have an interview on Saturday at the church in Oklahoma.  Please pray with us for clear discernment (on our part as well as the church's) that we would know if this is a good fit.  We don't want to be desperate and "make" something work that isn't "right."  Please pray for clarity from God as we explore this possibility together with them.  This is a full-time associate pastor position.  Half of the job description is music/worship, and the other half will be determined according to the giftedness of the person.

Again, thank you for your prayers and interest in our lives.  We'll keep you posted!
Sherry

September 17, 2014



It is amazing how quickly time passes and it is time to write another update! It has been about 3 weeks since my last post. So, let's see . . .

 

Kylie is settling into life as a Yellowjacket.  Last week things started to turn a corner for her and the girls started to realize she wasn't so bad after all.  She has been able to break into a few cliques and is finally making some new friends. 

 

Softball season is brutal.  It is short and intense.  They have games multiple nights a week.  She is enjoying it, but is getting weary of the fast pace! It has been a great way for her to get to know some girls though.  

Kylie has been able to be a pinch runner a few times.

Coach has given her a few opportunities to bat, but she prefers not to have this opportunity!

Bruised shins come with softball!

Housing - About 2-3 weeks ago, we moved into the rental house I mentioned in the last blog.  Our new address is: 518 W Cherry, Fairview, OK 73737
We have our semi trailer parked right next to the house and have just gotten things out of it to set up a basic household.  The Lord orchestrated the packers of the truck to put things to where we have been able to get most things we need right now.  The others we are either borrowing or making do without!  Another praise is that with our renter's insurance our belongings in the truck are covered as long as it is on the property of the rental house!

We are enjoying sleeping under the same roof as a family again.  Kylie said one of the first nights, " I don't have to go outside to get to the kitchen anymore!"  I said, "I love my washer and dryer!" 

Since there is no garage or barn or shelter of any kind with the rental house, we now have both cats inside with us.  It has really gone pretty well, amazingly!

 Darren started working for another farmer last week.  It seems to be going fairly well.  He comes home very tired each evening.

Job Update - We have not heard from the church in Woodland Park, CO, so we are assuming that one is out.  We have had a little contact with the church in Oklahoma.  It still looks promising, but is a slow process. So, we continue to wait and pray.

Kaitlyn is coming home this weekend for the first time.  She has an extremely busy 1st semester and this will be her only chance until Thanksgiving.  We are looking forward to having her home and she is looking forward to seeing where we/she now lives!

Sherry worked at the elementary school for 3 weeks as a teacher's aide in the 1st grade.  While I wasn't overly excited about it at the beginning, the little ones kind of grew on me.  However, they didn't have a continuing position in that area.  They offered me a permanent substitute position and a long-term sub position in 3rd grade.  I declined both of those offers and have re-applied at the FSA office.  They didn't get any applicants when they had the opening listed earlier and my application came in too late.  So, they re-advertised it and I reapplied.  I hope to hear soon if I get that position.  If not, they have also recently offered me another long-term sub position in jr high math.  While that is more in my area, I really prefer not to teach at this time in our lives. 

I am enjoying my week off this week.  Since we moved into the rental house while I was working full-time, I haven't had a chance to really get things settled.  I finally feel like I got it a little more livable today.

We are plugging in here as we are able and continuing to trust the Lord for His timing.  He has us here right now for a reason and we want to be faithful to fulfill that purpose right now.

We appreciate your continued support and prayers as we continue on this journey.

Sherry

P.S.  I had a follow-up eye appointment today and my eyes are doing great!  Thanks so much for your prayers!