Testing, Testing and More Testing

Yes, it's been a while again. Life just seems to have a way of sucking you in. Seems you have to fight your way out to get some peace and rest only God can give. Testing seems to be the theme for us lately, both in patience and literally. Ernie's job is going well, but he has some more certifications to get before he can get his full pay. We are very thankful for his job and it's a really good company, but he's working for a reduced amount now that is barely more than unemployment. So, he's studying to take his tests, so we can breathe a bit. He passed the first one, and has 6 more left.

Our cute little house has been both a blessing and a testing. We've had the fridge quit, a gas leak that made us sick until we figured out why, ants, ants, and more ants, plumbing issues, and a used dryer that we had to fix after we bought it. Seems like I'm forgetting something, but I just can't remember what it is. Other than all this, we are thankful for this house, having our own space, and room for our dogs. I am especially thrilled that I'm using one of the bedrooms for an office and that plan will continue when we move back home. SOOOOO, our dining room won't be so packed with office furniture AND my desk won't be a catch all out of convenience.

We are still praying about selling our van, or trying to sell the Yukon XL we bought in order to drive across the country in the dead of winter. Funny how hindsight is always 20/20. We are truly humbled by all that we have walked through, but believe God has used it to get our attention. We have a new appreciation for our house, and less "stuff" to get in our way.

Well, that's about it for now. We are very proud of our niece Maggie for her High School Graduation and look forward to Tiffany's next year. Boy, we are getting old. We plan on having a Graduation Party for Ryan last summer, early fall this year, so stay posted.

Blessings!

We should be back in our own house by the end of summer. It depends on when our renters find another house. I'm sure they would be grateful for any prayers for that.