It's been 2 months!

This morning Scott reminded me that it was exactly 2 months ago today that we left Ohio to head to Portland. Wow. That really is hard to believe. In many ways it feels as though we've been here for quite some time. Admittedly, this has been a whirlwind few months, as well as those preceding July.

We've survived many challenges and our faith has been strengthened. We've been stretched beyond what we thought we could handle, and have also received blessings of major proportion. Blessings beyond what we could even ask or image. But that's just another glimpse into the character of God--just like the Father He is, giving to His children.

With plenty of new students on campus, we no longer feel like the "newbies." We are getting to know many students, as well as their spouses. It's pretty cool to know that some of the folks you meet are from places as far away as New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Uganda.

Many more adventures await us....

The Eagle Has Landed!

It's official--I have accepted a job with Concordia University and will be starting Monday as an Administrative Assistant in their Advancement Services Department. Translation: this is the place that takes $$$ from donors, alumni, etc which funds MAJOR building projects on campus. They recently opened a 74,000 sq ft library that was funded by ONE donor! From what I'm understanding, my job is basically administrative with some event help mixed in. No other calls from the "fish company", and after much prayer, this seems to be what God would have for us at this time. So, I need to get all the fun in while I can--I've got 5 days until it's back to reality!!!

God has, and CONTINUES to be good to us! We are grateful!

Another Job Interview this Week!

When it rains (which it's not...yet), it pours! I received a call yesterday that turned into a phone interview as well as set up an in-person interview for Friday morning at Concordia University in their Advancement Department.

Today's interview went very well, I believe. Very down to earth people in this small, 3-person sales office. They hope to finish interviews by Friday and we'll go from there. If I go to the next level, they will bring their HR person in from L.A., CA to meet with me. No road trips for me....rats!

Needless to say, we covet your prayers for wisdom & discernment. My desire is to find the RIGHT job, and I do not claim to know which that is.

I also attended my first seminary class yesterday with Scott, Genesis - Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. It was really awesome! My hope is that I will be able to continue to attend this class for the entire semester and I have let both potential employers about it, so that's another area of prayer. One thing I have come to understand, as well as experience, is the truth of God's word that says, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." We must also take this in context, and should not expect God to act like a Geenie-in-a-bottle either.

I look forward to writing about more amazing works of the Savior in my life. Without Him, I would be nothing.

That's all I've got for today, kids!