Hey, this is Dave. I just wanted to post an old pic of Miriam.. That is all.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The economy hits home...
After several years of watching Visteon downsize every few months, Dave was downsized himself. On Monday, he was called into a conference room. As soon as Dave saw his manager and a person from HR, he knew. In a few short hours, he had completed the paperwork, cleaned out his desk into a box he had to ask for, and left. He was among the two hundred people who lost their jobs at the company this week.
The first day we were in shock. Intellectually, we understood it and thought we could get through, but emotionally, we were shaken. Today, it seems like it's been forever since he lost his job. We have a plan, and he's been applying to jobs like mad, but the whole situation still seems weird and surreal.
But in all this, we know God is in control. He's given us the grace to have been able to save for a while, and the wisdom to have very little debt. He inspired me in August to start using coupons and learn how to spend less on groceries, which will help us survive if the job hunt lasts for too long. We know that He'll make the jobs available in the place He wants us to go.
The hardest thing is to have patience. As I was driving home from dropping the kids off at preschool yesterday, the radio host was talking about how hard the wait is between the prayer and the answer to the prayer. Each hour, each minute seem to go by so slowly as we wait to see what direction He moves us in next. And this wait might be a long one. Before, when the economy was good, Dave would put his resume on Monster and have five or six phone calls by the end of the day. Now, it's the third day and we still haven't heard anything. So we feel nervous for a moment, then laugh and say, "it's only the third day!"
But there's been good in this as well. We've gotten to spend much more time together and with the kids, which was lacking when Dave had to work long hours at the job. And I feel badly for those who have to pick up all the extra work left at Visteon. People were already coming in early and staying late, so I'm sure that will be even worse now. And it looks likely that we'll need to move, so we'll hopefully end up closer to our families. Overall, our greatest comfort is knowing who's in control.
The first day we were in shock. Intellectually, we understood it and thought we could get through, but emotionally, we were shaken. Today, it seems like it's been forever since he lost his job. We have a plan, and he's been applying to jobs like mad, but the whole situation still seems weird and surreal.
But in all this, we know God is in control. He's given us the grace to have been able to save for a while, and the wisdom to have very little debt. He inspired me in August to start using coupons and learn how to spend less on groceries, which will help us survive if the job hunt lasts for too long. We know that He'll make the jobs available in the place He wants us to go.
The hardest thing is to have patience. As I was driving home from dropping the kids off at preschool yesterday, the radio host was talking about how hard the wait is between the prayer and the answer to the prayer. Each hour, each minute seem to go by so slowly as we wait to see what direction He moves us in next. And this wait might be a long one. Before, when the economy was good, Dave would put his resume on Monster and have five or six phone calls by the end of the day. Now, it's the third day and we still haven't heard anything. So we feel nervous for a moment, then laugh and say, "it's only the third day!"
But there's been good in this as well. We've gotten to spend much more time together and with the kids, which was lacking when Dave had to work long hours at the job. And I feel badly for those who have to pick up all the extra work left at Visteon. People were already coming in early and staying late, so I'm sure that will be even worse now. And it looks likely that we'll need to move, so we'll hopefully end up closer to our families. Overall, our greatest comfort is knowing who's in control.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Matt's Wedding
Josh and Miri looked so cute in their outfits!
Matt and Sara together and the bridesmaids sneaking a peek.
This is Josh flirting with the photographer. You can see his reflection in her camera.
Matt and Sara got married at "The Polo Fields" which despite what you'd think is really a golf course. It was very pretty nonetheless.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Gather.com
I've been posting lately on Gather.com. There's lots of photos and articles over there from about the middle of April, so if you'd like to see them, head over to http://circusmama.gather.com/
I'll put a link on the side too.
I'll put a link on the side too.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Crazy day...
We had a crazy day today. Why do children think it's a good idea to pour water all over a couch? I mean, we had built a pirate ship out of pillows...maybe they thought it would be an ocean. Still, Mama was not happy....
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The craziness continues!
Well, we have three children now! Three wonderful, crazy children! Caleb is now six weeks old. He gets up twice overnight, but if I am very lucky, it'll be only once soon. Josh and Miri still require someone to sit with them while they go to sleep, and I'm slightly tired...if you can tell by all this talk about sleep!
We've not been up to much except being pregnant, then having a baby, then going on a sleep deprivation watch...Josh had a birthday and turned four. It's amazing how becoming a four year old makes them suddenly so much older. Now he's so much taller and mature. He loves to play with other kids, and he's a great big brother! He's so sweet with Caleb. Miri also loves her baby, but still prefers her baby dolls, which she can dress and hold upside down without Mama flipping out.
We've not been up to much except being pregnant, then having a baby, then going on a sleep deprivation watch...Josh had a birthday and turned four. It's amazing how becoming a four year old makes them suddenly so much older. Now he's so much taller and mature. He loves to play with other kids, and he's a great big brother! He's so sweet with Caleb. Miri also loves her baby, but still prefers her baby dolls, which she can dress and hold upside down without Mama flipping out.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Some more pics!
He can spell his name! Isn't that awesome!
Crashed on the floor.
So cute!
They love to read!
Baby ultrasound
We had an ultrasound on Thursday, and this child is already a Texas fan! Can you make out the horns?
Enjoying the warmth!
Miri driving
They really wanted us to fill up the pool, but it still a little too cold!
Smelling the daffodils!
Monday, March 31, 2008
After eating Easter candy
You can definately see the difference in their ages based on how messy they get while eating!
Easter Egg Hunt!
Here are some photos from Easter last weekend. The kids had a blast hunting for Easter eggs. We used plastic ones with chocolate in some and marshmellow peeps in others. Josh opened the first one and said, "There's a chicken in mine!" They really enjoyed the hunt and eating the candy the next few days.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Getting ready for the snow
We've had a lot more snow these last couple days with the weather people calling for up to ten inches this weekend, so I thought I would post some more snow pictures! Here are the kids getting ready to go out in the snow.
Miriam pictures
Finally I am getting back to the present in terms of pictures...you can see how long Miri's hair has gotten! She is our little princess - always wants to wear pretty dresses and do her hair. Last night we checked on them before we went to bed and found her sleeping in a dress! She had changed out of her pajamas and into a "princess dress" as she calls it.
Monday, March 03, 2008
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