So, as you might have guessed, I haven't been dying to write about the meeting on Friday because NOTHING happened. Literally, the guy was rude, didn't seem to care, AND wanted to SHARE the costs of the project with Chris and Dave-ha! :) Anyways, they are meeting with someone else that might be interested tomorrow, and even after Friday's disappointment, our spirits are still hopeful. I will keep you posted as things happen, WHEN anything does, and in the meantime, the Lord is just blessing us immensely even among these VERY TRYING times...we are healthy, in love, have each to support, listen, help, and lift up in prayer, Chris is still getting a wedding or other types of video jobs here and there, AND our most recent good news is that they are FINALLY putting carpet in tomorrow-woohoo!
So thank you all for caring enough to read this blog, for your love, support, prayers and friendships! We love you!!!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Update on My Job
So, this morning my supervisor sat me down and said that I had really stepped it up this week and have been doing a good job. She also said that my big boss had noticed and was very impressed. Then she said, "keep doing what you're doing!" So, I asked her for a little clarification, and what she gave me was basically that things are going to stay as they are with me working full time still. SO......Praise God! I have no idea if I am still kinda "in the danger zone," but at least for now, I can kinda relax and not be on the hunt for a job (part-time or full-time) right away.
Seriously, though, this has ONLY been because of the Lord! He has given me more things to do this week, including more things that were directly relevant to my "big boss" that, in my opinion, made him see all that I do here, that no one else has the time to do. But HE is the one who provided those opp's for me this week, and HE is the one who opened eyes to see that work being done, and HE is the one that has been giving me peace and EXTRA joy in all of this! SO, thank you, Lord, for once again providing and taking care of us. It truly is amazing and humbling, and I count myself truly blessed to be one of His children!!!!
Also....Chris is in his biz mtg as we speak, so if I hear from him before the workday is over, I will update you on that as well! And if you do not hear from me again this week, I wish all of you a happy and safe weekend filled with lotsa love, laughs and blessings!!!
Seriously, though, this has ONLY been because of the Lord! He has given me more things to do this week, including more things that were directly relevant to my "big boss" that, in my opinion, made him see all that I do here, that no one else has the time to do. But HE is the one who provided those opp's for me this week, and HE is the one who opened eyes to see that work being done, and HE is the one that has been giving me peace and EXTRA joy in all of this! SO, thank you, Lord, for once again providing and taking care of us. It truly is amazing and humbling, and I count myself truly blessed to be one of His children!!!!
Also....Chris is in his biz mtg as we speak, so if I hear from him before the workday is over, I will update you on that as well! And if you do not hear from me again this week, I wish all of you a happy and safe weekend filled with lotsa love, laughs and blessings!!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
It's Been A While
Sorry, guys! I know how disappointing it can be when you regularly check certain blogs, and there are no new posts for a while.
It has been quite a roller coaster the past few weeks, so lemme update you (and i must apologize because yet again, i have NO PICS to go along with my long-winded-ness)...
As of my last post, the Lord provided another unemployment extension for Chris. I dunno how some of you feel about this whole "living off unemployment" thing for us, and believe me, I have always been one to think that a person should just get off their butt and get a job. However, I truly do believe this has been the Lord's way of providing for Chris and I. And the thing is that Chris isn't being lazy...in fact, I truly believe he is following a path the Lord has paved...it is just taking a while to get things going with all of these biz ventures that are in the works. So, hopefully, you won't be too judgmental about our current dependence on unemployment, and if you are, I gotta say that I totally understand. shrug!
So no matter how you feel about that, I MUST give all the praise and glory and honor to Him for providing for us yet again. Chris has another potentially big meeting on Friday (that I will absolutely let you know about either on Friday or early next week), and I will possibly have a "big" week as well since my bosses, I think, will be determining my current future with my company. I had my annual review last week, and though they had nothing negative to say about my performance, they did mention that there is a possibility of my hours being cut down or possibly completely cut out. Overall, it was a good review, despite that surprising and depressing news. However, it did seem as though they were trying to keep me and find a "place" for me...they had me describe what I do, additional things I thought I could take on, etc. SO.....we will just see what happens.
I KNOW the Lord has a plan for us. In fact, the verse that keeps swimming through my head in one in Jeremiah that says He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us, and I do truly and wholeheartedly believe that! I'm just trying to "praise Him in this storm" as the Casting Crowns song goes.
So, not to be all doom and gloom for this entire post, but this is just where we are right now. It'll be interesting to look back on these posts down the road, and see where the Lord has taken us and how much He has taught along the way!
We love each and every one of you so very much and count you as a blessing in our lives, one of many that He has given us!
Until next time.....
It has been quite a roller coaster the past few weeks, so lemme update you (and i must apologize because yet again, i have NO PICS to go along with my long-winded-ness)...
As of my last post, the Lord provided another unemployment extension for Chris. I dunno how some of you feel about this whole "living off unemployment" thing for us, and believe me, I have always been one to think that a person should just get off their butt and get a job. However, I truly do believe this has been the Lord's way of providing for Chris and I. And the thing is that Chris isn't being lazy...in fact, I truly believe he is following a path the Lord has paved...it is just taking a while to get things going with all of these biz ventures that are in the works. So, hopefully, you won't be too judgmental about our current dependence on unemployment, and if you are, I gotta say that I totally understand. shrug!
So no matter how you feel about that, I MUST give all the praise and glory and honor to Him for providing for us yet again. Chris has another potentially big meeting on Friday (that I will absolutely let you know about either on Friday or early next week), and I will possibly have a "big" week as well since my bosses, I think, will be determining my current future with my company. I had my annual review last week, and though they had nothing negative to say about my performance, they did mention that there is a possibility of my hours being cut down or possibly completely cut out. Overall, it was a good review, despite that surprising and depressing news. However, it did seem as though they were trying to keep me and find a "place" for me...they had me describe what I do, additional things I thought I could take on, etc. SO.....we will just see what happens.
I KNOW the Lord has a plan for us. In fact, the verse that keeps swimming through my head in one in Jeremiah that says He has plans to prosper us and not to harm us, and I do truly and wholeheartedly believe that! I'm just trying to "praise Him in this storm" as the Casting Crowns song goes.
So, not to be all doom and gloom for this entire post, but this is just where we are right now. It'll be interesting to look back on these posts down the road, and see where the Lord has taken us and how much He has taught along the way!
We love each and every one of you so very much and count you as a blessing in our lives, one of many that He has given us!
Until next time.....
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Fear
It's funny to see how different some posts are from the previous ones. I just now noticed that my last post was titled "God, You are so good," and the thing is that He IS good and holy and perfect and loving, and I KNOW He is going to take care of Chris and I through all of this. BUT I must admit that I started this day on a pretty bogged-down, fearful and stressed note.
As some of you who might have facebook might've seen on my profile, I am currently reading the book "The Power of a Praying Wife." It's funny how God's timing is always present in our lives...I've had this book since November (my precious friend, Melissa gave me a copy knowing that I'd been wanting to read it for a while), and for whatever reasons I have only just recently wanted and been convicted to read this book. And it is hilarious and so not coincidental that everyday I read it, the subject is EXACTLY what I needed to hear or exactly what Chris needed prayers for that day. I am SURE many of you know what I am talking about and have had very similar occasions with the Spirit's leading.
So, after the "start" I got to the day, I open up to read a quick chapter today, and of course it's on fear and how the ONLY fear we should ever have is fear of the Lord and if we have that, He will bless us with many other things like security, mercy, protection, knowledge, etc.
That is my personal "lesson" today, and I just thought I would share it with you! This all stemmed from the fact that this is the month when Chris' unemployment runs out along with having no word (and obviously no money) from any of the business ventures that we thought were going to be coming alot sooner. This is SUCHA scary time, BUT I KNOW that "the Lord is my light & my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Ps 27:1 So I claim this over our lives and am going to try my best to trust in Him, to fear Him and NOTHING else, and to let Him play out this time of our lives to His glory!
As some of you who might have facebook might've seen on my profile, I am currently reading the book "The Power of a Praying Wife." It's funny how God's timing is always present in our lives...I've had this book since November (my precious friend, Melissa gave me a copy knowing that I'd been wanting to read it for a while), and for whatever reasons I have only just recently wanted and been convicted to read this book. And it is hilarious and so not coincidental that everyday I read it, the subject is EXACTLY what I needed to hear or exactly what Chris needed prayers for that day. I am SURE many of you know what I am talking about and have had very similar occasions with the Spirit's leading.
So, after the "start" I got to the day, I open up to read a quick chapter today, and of course it's on fear and how the ONLY fear we should ever have is fear of the Lord and if we have that, He will bless us with many other things like security, mercy, protection, knowledge, etc.
That is my personal "lesson" today, and I just thought I would share it with you! This all stemmed from the fact that this is the month when Chris' unemployment runs out along with having no word (and obviously no money) from any of the business ventures that we thought were going to be coming alot sooner. This is SUCHA scary time, BUT I KNOW that "the Lord is my light & my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Ps 27:1 So I claim this over our lives and am going to try my best to trust in Him, to fear Him and NOTHING else, and to let Him play out this time of our lives to His glory!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
God, You are SO GOOD!
I know some of you have been praying about Chris' mtg today, and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the prayers. Chris said the mtg went well. There are still some things to sort out and some more research to be done by Chris and his partner, Dave before any money is actually exchanged or any contracts signed, but they feel they are headed in the right direction.
But what I really wanna tell you about is how the Lord has provided the past TWO DAYS! Yesterday, at the last minute, Chris got a call about a wedding this weekend, and they wanted to meet him yesterday evening. Well, that wedding is a go now! AND today, a random guy called him wanting Chris to tape some college soccer games, possibly for the whole season.
Honestly, I have to give HIM all the glory! He just amazes me more and more everyday, and this all couldn't have come at a more perfect time! So, thank YOU ALL for your continued prayers and support. It is quite obvious that the Lord is hearing them! :)
One tiny lil prayer request about our condo, though...Chris and I are still in our spare bedroom, and there has been NO COMMUNICATION from the restoration co, our hoa's mgmt co, or ANYONE about some sorta timeline for getting our place worked on and finished. Could you please just pray over this, and include in that prayer that we would have patience and abounding love for the people we DO end up talking to and dealing with?
Thank you! We love you! Oh and I do know how boring it is to read a blog that is always words and no pictures. Just know that I am aware of how bad my word:picture ratio has been, and I will TRY to be better about that! :)
But what I really wanna tell you about is how the Lord has provided the past TWO DAYS! Yesterday, at the last minute, Chris got a call about a wedding this weekend, and they wanted to meet him yesterday evening. Well, that wedding is a go now! AND today, a random guy called him wanting Chris to tape some college soccer games, possibly for the whole season.
Honestly, I have to give HIM all the glory! He just amazes me more and more everyday, and this all couldn't have come at a more perfect time! So, thank YOU ALL for your continued prayers and support. It is quite obvious that the Lord is hearing them! :)
One tiny lil prayer request about our condo, though...Chris and I are still in our spare bedroom, and there has been NO COMMUNICATION from the restoration co, our hoa's mgmt co, or ANYONE about some sorta timeline for getting our place worked on and finished. Could you please just pray over this, and include in that prayer that we would have patience and abounding love for the people we DO end up talking to and dealing with?
Thank you! We love you! Oh and I do know how boring it is to read a blog that is always words and no pictures. Just know that I am aware of how bad my word:picture ratio has been, and I will TRY to be better about that! :)
Friday, July 24, 2009
Lately
Well last night was the first time we slept at home in a week! Granted, we had to sleep in the guest bedroom, but now that they finally got all the silly blowers out, we at least could do that. Course we also have to wear shoes anytime we go in the back since there is no carpet and along the wall, there are tacks sticking up everywhere, but STILL, it was nice to just be at home! Jasmine got to be at home for first time since all this happened too, and you could tell how happy she was, when she went straight for the couch (she is not allowed on the couches at Nana and Papa's house) and passed out! SO CUTE! The restoration company is supposed to come by this morning at 10:30, so we should know more about what needs to happen next and a timeline for it all. I will keep you posted on such exciting news! :) haha
On another note, Chris has 2 very important business-related meetings coming up. One is this afternoon and the other is Tuesday. Please just keep those in your prayers, and I will keep you updated on anything that comes from those!
On yet another note, this week marked my 1 year anniversary at Visible Productions. And depending on how well you know me and/or how long you have known me, you may or may not know what a HUGE FEAT that is. I have not worked at a place longer than a year since my last job in college in 2003. So it is huge and exciting to still be here and to still actually like my job after a year! So praise God for that. But now, with all these possible changes coming up for Chris, and the fact that NOTHING has changed at my job over the last year (they hired me as a receptionist with promise of having me do more than just that eventually), I am starting to wonder if this is where I should stay, or if I should begin to look into the whole teaching thing again. So, if you could just join me in that prayer, too, it'd be MUCH appreciated!
Well, we love you and all hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend!
On another note, Chris has 2 very important business-related meetings coming up. One is this afternoon and the other is Tuesday. Please just keep those in your prayers, and I will keep you updated on anything that comes from those!
On yet another note, this week marked my 1 year anniversary at Visible Productions. And depending on how well you know me and/or how long you have known me, you may or may not know what a HUGE FEAT that is. I have not worked at a place longer than a year since my last job in college in 2003. So it is huge and exciting to still be here and to still actually like my job after a year! So praise God for that. But now, with all these possible changes coming up for Chris, and the fact that NOTHING has changed at my job over the last year (they hired me as a receptionist with promise of having me do more than just that eventually), I am starting to wonder if this is where I should stay, or if I should begin to look into the whole teaching thing again. So, if you could just join me in that prayer, too, it'd be MUCH appreciated!
Well, we love you and all hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Condo Damage Pics
The hole in our wall (Master Bedroom)
Our closet
Master Vanity
What used to be spare bath
(and is now closet/storage)
Spare Bed (and another storage area now)
View from front door and down hallway
Our closet
Master Vanity
Master Bed (no carpet left at all)
What used to be spare bath
(and is now closet/storage)
Spare Bed (and another storage area now)
Line down hallway
(good carpet vs bad carpet)
View from front door and down hallway
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