God is Amazing!

Still no pics sad to say. I don't know why it's so hard but it has just not been convenient to get my computer to someone who can fix it so I am still posting from my work laptop. Anyway, I wanted to share a story with you about God and how awesome He is to provide for some people we love dearly. I know when you read this story you will be encouraged and maybe you have experienced God's provision in a similar way (I know we have) but I am so happy for them and it seems like the appropriate time of the year to be thankful and share. So, here's the story:

A while back some friends of ours (Rob and Donna) were praying about a calling to move out of the metroplex to a youth position at a church in Midland, Texas. As they prayed about it over the weeks and months of interviews and trips to Midland, they felt more and more confirmed in their hearts that God was calling them to move and minister there. As they stepped out on faith, God began to provide the things they needed at just the right time - not their time mind you - HIS time. Among other things, God prepared the hearts of their kids and they were receptive to moving and accepting of leaving the metroplex (the only place they have lived). But even though they all knew they were to move, there was one lingering thing in their lives it seems God had forgotten about - Donna's career. Donna has been a teacher for years in the same school and teaching in a very specialized area and had run several cutting edge programs and led out in her field. Moving to Midland meant not only resigning but there were no openings in Midland at all. She still did the things she needed to do like sent a resume and talked to some people but it was all in God's hands, there was nothing else she could do except get on the sub list and she was okay with accepting that and moving forward with whatever God had for her next. Last week Rob spoke with the principal of the school and she all but told Rob that there were no openings and there probably wouldn't be in the near future but to have Donna start substituting and maybe get certified in another area. So, Donna went to visit Rob over the weekend and she received a phone call from the school principal in Midland saying that she had a resignation that morning for the job that Donna is certified in - you know, the one that would not likely ever be an opening. God is so incredible to provide that job for her - it's her passion, her calling. His timing is perfect! Sometimes we think we want to know all of it up front but God just saved His reward for their obedience to step out and trust Him.

Okay - here is what's up with our fam.....Kelsie finished school today until the 26th! We all need the break - she is still doing very well, all A's to this point. Wayne's family is coming here for Thanksgiving Day. We are all getting excited to eat fried turkey! Raider is doing well - he is chewing everything and we have to watch him all the time so he doesn't chew furniture or pee pee on the carpet. He is doing okay in his crate at night and generally sleeps until 6 a.m. Kelsie is in children's choir at church and they are in the middle of preparing "Christmas in Reverse" which will be the first weekend in December. They are working hard and getting excited. Upward basketball also starts after Thanksgiving and Wayne is assistant coaching again and Kelsie is playing - should be lots of fun. Hope all is well with you and Happy Thanksgiving.