As many of you know, Chris lost his job at the end of November. At the time, it seemed like poor timing--you know, right before Christmas, worst economy since the Great Depression, Idaho reaches its highest employment rate ever. However, it has turned out to be a great blessing. Yes, you read that right--lost job=big blessing.
Why?
1. New job=pay increase.
2. Pay increase=ability to purchase functioning vehicle. Current van is literally held together with bubblegum.
3. Chris taking Parker back and forth to school=increased mother sanity. Do you know how much time it takes to load three kids in the van to drive three minutes to the elementary? If you are thinking, well, obviously three minutes--wrong! More like three minutes per set of socks and shoes to find and put on, three minute potty breaks or diaper changes, three minute seat beltings, etc., etc.
4. Unemployed clean freak=super clean house.
5. Prayers, gifts, and kindness from family and friends=increased gratitude. Thank you all for your generosity towards our family. We are blessed to know you.
8 comments:
Congratulations.
Dave lost his in August, it has been an interesting time. Glad it is all over for you and that you get to buy a new van. I love car shopping.
Kodie,
I am so happy for you guys!
Karen
We are super happy for you at the Jones house (and super proud of Christopher). We love you guys big time.
McKay was right...Heavenly Father does take care of us. It's an answer to all of our prayers!
Yeah! I did the happy dance for you! This means you are coming to see us this summer,right? :)
I am so glad for you it is funny how the Lord works sometimes but I am a firm believer that he has a good plan for us sometimes it just doesn't go quite like we think it should.
I heard! That is so wonderful.
Congratulations!
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