Life in the "big" city

Well it has been a long time since I've gotten on this thing...sorry about that!! I don't know where to start...I guess I'll start at the very beginning (a very good place to start).

Here is the honest truth:

I am not employed yet, we still have not sold our house, and we are almost broke!! Things are getting to be really tough! There are days I want to pack up and move back "home" but I know it would break Aaron's heart if I did, so I try not to cry and "suck it up"....let's face it.... I am a big girl right?!?!

There are days I can feel myself slipping into a dark hole...a pity party if you will. Some days all I can think about it is, "I need a friend, not just a passing bud but a real BOSOM BUDDY. You know a KINDRED SPIRIT. That's all it would take for me to feel at home! I just know it!"

Other days I think, "If only we didn't own a home in TX, but rather had one here especially one with LOTS of windows (since I live in a room with NO windows)! That's all it would take for me to like it here!"

Then there are those days all I can think about is the fact I have NO job, I haven't worked since November 2007. I have sent out 50+ resumes and haven't had any bits (kind of like our house). Oh, and the one bite I did get was a dud!! It is on those days I feel like a lazy bump on a log!!!!

As those and other thought whirl around in my head I have to work really hard at not letting myself get "depressed" and hate the fact we left TX for the state of AR!

If there is one thing I am trying learn in all my "ranting and raving" is this...God has supplied me with wonderful opportunities for ALL of those things that I think are hopeless!

For example:
1. He has given me bosom buddies/kindred spirits, but it’s going to take time for those friendships to blossom - I MUST be patient.
2. He has given me a "home" that is rent free with a built in gym for me to workout in - I need to be grateful.
3. Even though I haven't found a full-time job yet... He did give me an opportunity to work (with pay) for 4 1/2 weeks as a fill-in secretary at our church, therefore, allowing me to connect with the people of our church

**I need to remember God has provided in the past and he is continuing to do so. Even if it isn't in the way I think it should be or the way I think we need it to be done!! After all who knows best, Karice or Christ?!

Well here is a little update....as I was sitting here typing this note I received to phone calls. The first was a job interview and the second was a house showing!!! Isn't that funny!! God has such timing!

Details... I am sure you want details.... The job interview is Monday Feb. 4 at 10 am with Baptist Health Hospital for a Secretary II position. I am not sure what the pay is but I know it is an 8-5 job! This is a good thing...Baptist has a program that helps assist you if you pursue nursing...I am not sure of all the details but that is okay... perhaps I will know more on Monday!

The house showing is a first time show, but that doesn't mean the person looking won't fall in love with the house at first sight and make an offer today! You never know!

Oh yeah...I almost forgot... it is official (at least on our end)... I am going to be starting nursing school in the summer!! Aaron and I decided this week that it is something I need to do. I have been wanting to do this for at least 3 years now and Aaron said whether I get a job that helps pay for it or not , I need to do it...he supports me 100% (even if we have to pay for it out of pocket)! That was all I needed to hear!!! I am so pumped...and now God may be opening a door for me to work somewhere that actually pays a portion! WOW!

I think I need to get off this thing now and get some work done...I still have 2 more days of work at the church! I hope you are all doing well and we miss you all so much!

~Until next time~

Update- boy does time fly!

Well that job interview was a bust... it was a temp job and they could only guarantee me 4 months worth of work (that is if I was bumped up from the back-up list). I decided not to continue down that road... I don't want to work for 4 months and then have to start the hunt all over again!

I know God is going to bring me the perfect job...I hope it is sooner rather than later (funds be getting low). :)

Okay, so here is the scoop since I haven't been as faithful to blogging as I thought I would:

We went to Texas for Christmas and had a blast!! It was great to see friends and family (if we didn't see you so sorry, maybe next time!)

We were in Little Rock for New Year's and I welcomed in 2008 with a semi-meltdown, but all corrected it self before the actual gong of 2008!! I am doing okay now...I must be honest and admit I have my moments were I think I am going to crack, but some how I don't! A big part of that is Aaron and how he is understands (when my moods allow)! ;)

Lucy and Merlin are well adjusted to their new homes, but Merlin is a little scarred to venture past the bathroom doors in the upstairs hall...I think the air-condition spooks him when it comes on (it sounds like someone slamming a door and running down the hall)! Lucy is having the time of her life with Boo (the other families black lab). They play non-stop! I will be happy when our house sells and we can have our own home again with our puppy there! It feels like a part of us is missing with her not present! And YES our house STILL has not sold...grr. Remember that in your prayers!

I flew to Dallas on Thursday and returned today (Saturday) because my brother Curt was visiting and I haven't seen him since my wedding! It was so much fun seeing him and the family again. We did some serious shopping and game playing!

Speaking of the shopping I have to tell... we only went to one store (JCPenny's in Lewisville at the Vista Ridge Mall) they had the biggest sale I have ever seen!! They are the model store for all Penny's world wide so they have to have their displays set up so corporate can take pictures and send them to the other locations. Needless to say they had $300 suits on sale for $47!!! So here is a rough breakdown on what all I spent (prepare to be amazed):

If purchased off the rack - $2,200
Paid in store - $350
SAVED - $1,850

That is a good sale... I was able to buy Aaron a complete new wardrobe basically!!! There was a leather jacket I got for $7.00! Oh yeah!!! now I do have to show Aaron all the loot...we may end up taking some of it back, but I always say "if you find a deal get it and return it tomorrow if you don't need it because it might not be there the next day when you go back to get it!"

Anyway...so I am back now with an ear that STILL hasn't popped... I have been off the plane for 6 hours now!!! It hurts so bad...Aaron wants to take me to the ER... I don't know what they could do. Maybe remove my ear!!! ha ha!!!

We are gearing up for our Mission Symposium that is this week at church and Aaron's family is coming into town so we are going to have Christmas with them when they get here.

I think I need to get off this thing for now...I haven't eaten since 11:00!! I hope to send another update soon!

GOD BLESS!

Job Hunting.....

Here it is in a nutshell:

I really don't like job hunting, but I know God is faithful and he will provide....I am off to an interview for a Loan Specialist Assistant...we shall see.

I will write a much more detailed blog later....