Tuesday, February 17, 2009

snapshots of life since returning

writing one handed, so sorry about skipping puntuation...

*the peaceful death of a 96 year old man, and the grief of a large family extending to the 4th generation (about 85% of my church is a part of this family). burials here happen within about 24hrs - the grief is quite raw

*visiting an aquaitence, a 32 yr old man who suffered a severe stroke while we were away and is slowly regaining use of his left side. has a diagnosis of being a walking time bomb. surgery that could help would cost 2-3 yrs gross salary. waiting for a miracle.

*something like 15,000 people in our city have lost their jobs recently. tens of thousands more are at risk of losing theirs and are currently only receiving half pay. (our economy has depended heavily on such factories as GM and Chrysler...)

*job hunting....there just isn´t even anything to try applying for...

*enjoying being together 24/7 after a long distance courtship/engagement and a year with 70-80 hour work weeks

*an almost 5mo old baby girl who delights us with her many smiles and all she is learning

*sun :) 60-70 deg highs :)

*visiting with all the friends and family that missed us while we were away

*finally receiving some clarity, insight and direction on a spiritual issue that has hung over us like a cloud for over a year

*yet another level of freedom in an area of bondage

*attempting to explain Rochester weather to people who think anything under 65 is cold and rarely experience anything under 30

4 comments:

carole said...

WOW.

Ryan said...

WOW is right.

So thousands of people are losing their jobs or are being cut back. And there isn't any point in job hunting, as there are no jobs available.

So what is the next step?

OTRgirl said...

Great to hear an update! I'm so sorry I missed calling you. I have no life these days. Perhaps while I'm out after my surgery, I'll get to use the Mexico calling card I bought...

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing the blessings you are enjoying. And we join you in the trials of life (and death).

I am so glad we depend on a faithful Father for all our needs.

May this be a rich season for you all!!