I can't believe I'm actually here...

It's funny. I remind myself DAILY (sometimes hourly) of God's faithfulness. But somewhere inside I wondered IF it would ever happen...not WHEN. I couldn't even really answer the emails asking how the interview went...while I waited for "the call."

WHEN is here. Today M had an interview with a 2nd company. The 2nd company isn't really ready to have someone in the office this week. They still need to interview a few more and it's likely that it will be the New Year before they want someone to start. But, the first company...they want M to start on Monday! M got a phone call from the first company with a very real job offer.

It's been a journey! I won't ever be the same. But, I don't want to be. I want to be a testament to God's faithfulness. SO...it's here today...the day that our world changes. Thanks to all of you who prayed along with us.

Possibilities!!!

We might have just reached the end of the tunnel! My hubby had an interview today. It will mean a bit longer commute, but we wouldn't have to move! Pray please for the company as they make decisions and hopefully make us an offer SOON! I have so much to say...but I'm knitting as fast as my fingers will fly hoping to have some gifts for Christmas. Hope your Thanksgiving was blessed. km

CBS cookies

We attend CBS as a family. As a homeschooling mom, it is my sanity. I get adult conversation, and the kids are in a class learning of God's love for them. This week, the kids program is having a potluck for Thanksgiving. My boys signed up to bring 1 doz. brownies AND 1 doz. cookies. Their teacher told me she tried to get them to double up and both bring brownies so it would be easier for me. They would have none of it. I could have switched with another parent, but if this is what's important to my little ones, then I'll do my best to keep this Bible study their favorite day of the week. It was time to start baking and 9 told me he could handle the brownies. He did a great job. I helped pour the brownies into the 9x13 and I pulled the hot pan out of the oven...He did the rest. Then it was time for the cookies. I decided to make cake mix cookies. This was a first for me. I sat in the living room reading the recipe on my laptop when I heard this....

Then there was a retake...

Cracking the eggs...

And we're ready to start mixing...

Dropping the cookies onto the cookie sheet...

Here's a link to the recipe. I used 1 T. lemon juice instead of the extract.

Shine!

We've had a busy weekend. Visit to Napa. Wedding in Sacramento. Reunion with college friends. It was good to have a vacation, but it's really good to be home. I'm thinking I'll go play light*brite with a little one right now.

Given 2

Since my Given is so long, and since we're starting the 2nd year of this journey, I'm starting a Given 2. If you haven't seen it, go read my update from May to October. My feed reader wasn't picking up the post, so I figure that is happening to others too. I certainly hope that we are in a different place come next October, but I will continue to keep my list so that I can read this on days when I can't see a light at the end of the tunnel.

10.12.10

My neighbor is an older single man. His kids are grown. He still shops at Costco because it's cheaper. He brings up the 'extras' and we are blessed by his continuous stream of generosity. This week, he's brought us 2# of butter and 1# of coffee beans.

Sunday afternoon, a friend from church came by with $280 in cash. She just said, "It's not from me." She was just the messenger.

Last night, a friend dropped by with a decorative pumpkin that says, "Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." I'm enjoying that with my fall decor. She also brought me a knitting book, Shibori Knits. It's been awhile since I've felted anything...I'm excited to start a new project.