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!