End of August

So the promised story about Andrew's new lead...

HotHouse brought in a woman named Joy who calls herself a start-up junkie. She has been involved in several successful technology-type businesses and she really jumped on Andrews ideas for the tablet note taking software because she is interested in education. They met for "coffee" (cinnamon rolls since Andrew doesn't like coffee and Joy is new to the area so I suggested Old West Cinnamon Rolls in Pismo) and had a great discussion. Andrew got fired up and is feeling really excited about the things they discussed.  He is being flexible and working really hard. Joy suggested staying here until there is a reason to leave and there is no reason currently so here we are. :)

I don't remember whether I mentioned applying to a new job or not...but I am. Part time aide position in SLO. I had to get two letters of recommendation, so I asked Alyssa (she taught for 12 years in Santa Maria before adopting Josiah) and Kelly's mom to write them. I got them very quickly after requesting them...very shining and wonderful. I am so thankful for them. :) And I love giving to them and working with them. God has blessed me so much!

We've been very busy lately-still. Work has been busy (but I am thankful for both my jobs!), and Andrew had been working hard, but that's not all we do. We went  out with friends a couple Monday nights in a row for drinks and hors devours at Applebees. Those same friends came over last night for dinner, though I actually spent several hours Sunday making it. We love our friends! :) It's been so great being able to be here and spending time with people we stopped hanging out with when we got engaged. I don't think it was a conscious thing, and we were trying to be so careful with spending time with people...but with work on Tuesday nights (eliminating my college group time) and Andrew trying to finish his thesis, some people just got left out. :( So it's great to hang out with them and catch up. Now to dial in on all the other friends we've left out...with all the time we have. :P

I don't know if I mentioned that Andrew and I are now supporting a child from Mozambique through Food for the Hungry. We got our welcome packet last week and a letter he wrote to his support family. :) He drew a picture of his dream house. I don't think he has a dad around. I wrote him a letter, but it can take almost
two months to get a reply. :( I think I'll write again sooner than that. Everyone loves getting mail and I'm sure Mateus is no different.

Turning in my application tomorrow for the aide position. Pray that I get it!

Mid august already?

I haven't written in a while but I'm hoping the new app on my phone will help me keep up with it!

Almost two months into being married and still loving it. :) So many people warn of the tough times in marriage and how it's so much work...I'm thankful for the one or two that got exited and said it's worth it and it is wonderful and rewarding - because I enjoy this more without as much fear of the future. God is growing us and teaching us so many things.

We wanted to read the bible together. That worked really well on the honeymoon when most days we'd just lie around and sleep in til noon, but with both of us working and my work schedule so different throughout the week, it's been pretty tough. I've been reading Psalms and Proverbs on my bible app every day and yesterday Andrew said he was jealous that I would read the bible and not do it with him...so we started a plan on our phones and read last night and this morning. :) It's all a growing-and-finding-what-works-for-you process.

This week I am working 63 hours. Normally I work 34. So I almost doubled my time with three extra shifts. My first overnight! I worked my normal Tuesday evening shift from 4-12 but then also worked the 12-9:30am shift. Kelly doesn't like mornings and I've heard rough stories about trying to get her out the door...but I bribed her with starbucks mocha and we had a great morning. :) So Andrew and I survived our first night apart since the wedding. He was so great to let me do that. My first (though hopefully not too often) overnight and he let me take the car and he stayed home so I could do the job I am blessed with and enjoy.

I guess another story for this week is the fact that we only have one car right now. Normally we try to carpool into SLO anyway because we don't like having to drive 20 miles to work (we were spoiled by living in SLO so long where everything is within five miles), but this past Sunday we were driving up to Paso with some friends (Andrews old roommates actually) for another friends wedding, and...well, long story short - sunset honda said we need several things done involving the ac...and they asked more than we thought they should so we're gonna take it to a friends mechanic someone this weekend...I think.

What else? Well, amazing blessings from God involving Andrews business, but this'll just be the teaser for next time cause Andrew is finally coming to bed.