Tomorrow is the last day of the year...how strange.  Yesterday at work, I got in my order of 2007 stickers for our files and it hit me that a new year really is approaching.  Yes, I know that sometimes it does take me a while to figure things out.  :)

A quick update on my life is probably due being that I have not updated since who knows when.  My car died the day before Thanksgiving so I went out and eventually found a new to me care (used car).  I'm really happy with my choice and thankful that after test driving cars, I am able to now have a car.

I am still living with my roommates and love them dearly.  They have taught me so much this past semester and our relationship continues to change and develop.

Work is going well.  I do like my job, but there are growing difficulties that make it hard to love work like I used to.  I do enjoy most of the people and the time spent there, so that is good.

I went home for Christmas for a few days to hang out and enjoy the family.  It was really nice to spend some time with them, though it was so depressing to come back to work and California.

Love you all.

Greetings from sunny Southern California!  Well, a lot of things have happened since I last wrote on here.  First off, the Lord is to be praised as He provided a place for us to live.  It is a cute little mobile home on someone's property about 10 minutes away from school and my work.  It feels as though we are away from civilization as you are not able to hear traffic, cars, or anything when you are in our front yard.  Yup, we have a yard too!  Not only that, there are planters and a garden for vegetables and flowers!  I am soooo excited about this as I get to grow my vegetables!  :)  The place comes with a washer/dryer, so that is a huge blessing!  And the people we are renting from are the greatest (they even have a yellow lab and a black lab...what could be any better....other than a chocolate lab, too).

Work - I am discovering that fact that I like work.  I enjoy going to a place every day and doing things that help people.  I get to do the paperwork, the phone calls, clean once in a while, play with the dogs, play with the cats, and play more with the dogs on a slow day!  I love my job.  I am also learning that I love working with pagans - because, without knowing it, they are constantly challenging me to be a person who is following Christ with my actions, tone of voice, attitude, and words, everything.  So maybe I am crazy, but I love work and I love working there.

School - As most of you know, I am not returning to school in the fall as I had previously planned for my credential.  This is what I want and what I believe God has in store for me.  It was sad, though, when I was out with a friend shopping for school stuff and things for her dorm room.  I lived in the dorms for three of my four years at college....man...I still cannot believe that I am out of college.  The shopping, and sales, and the busy back-to-school rush makes me miss school.  I am sure the tests, homework, late night studying, and finals will help me not miss it that much....right?

Well, there is part of my life in a nutshell.  I hope you are all doing well and that you are trusting in the Lord for everything...He is good and will provide.  He does answer prayers.

Take care!

Good morning!  Even though I just got up...it is before the noon hour...so that qualifies it as morning, right?!  :)  I think that I need to talk to work about setting a regular schedule so that I can go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.  I think that my sleep clock is a little messed up.

I love my job!  I get to wear scubs, which could possibly be the best part of all!  Working with the animals and the clients who are picking up or dropping off their animals is really enjoyable.  Everyday there is something new that I am learning and each day I get to love the dogs!  There are two cats currently in our facility, one is shy and the other hisses when you look at her....so for right now I am not playing with them or loving them quite yet.

God has been teaching me many new things this summer.  He has showed me that I do not think sometimes before I speak, that I need severe patience when it comes to trusting in Him for things such as housing, income, medical benefits, roommates, and such.  He is constantly showing His grace to me, especially through my roommate.  She is keeping me on my toes and (whether she knows it or not) she is keeping me striving to the Lord, thinking about Him more than I have in a long time.  She is such a blessing to me.  If you do not know her....you are missing out.  She is fantastic.

Please keep us in your prayers if you think about it.  We are waiting for the Lord to provide the right situation for us, with the housing and roommate.  Actually, after tonight, we will know a LOT more as some decisions have to be made today.

Thanks again!  Take care.

(P.S. If your name is Jason....you really should e-mail me....)

So...I have been emotional lately.  What's funny is that I am somewhat aware of why I am acting the way I am, and yet I am somewhat unaware of why I am acting the way I am.  I have so many "issues" that my roommate has witnessed, and yet she is still willing to love me and help me.  I am not sure what to do.  I think that, besides the fact that I am psychotic and neurotic (and don't say that I am not, because I am), I am only reasonable by the living grace of God.  It's funny...when I think about people who have silly little problems, I think that they just have little quirks about them.  But when I examine my life, I think that I am a person who other people cannot handle living with.  As I am writing this, I am laughing because this sounds so crazy!  The basic truth is that I am a sinner, saved by the blood of Christ.  I have not been focused on that, on Christ, or on my walk with Him as much as I should lately and I know that without His constant guidance, I am lost.  Well, I am lost and confused.  Thankfully, I am child of God. 

On to a lighter note, I am still dog-sitting for the month.  I was thinking about it today and realized that as much as I love dog-sitting, I am tired of doing it for a straight month, and not being at home for much of July.  I miss Nadene. 

Please keep us in prayer when you think of us.  We need to find one (or two) roommates and a place to live that we can afford.  Please join us as we lift our needs to the foot of the throne.

Take care.

Hey everyone!  Happy Monday night!  I did not have to work today, so I was able to get some things done.  Nadene and I went over to have a smog test on my car then we went over to the DMV to finally have the title to the car in my name.  I offically have the car's title in my name!  :)