why can't jobs be as permenant as they once were!? It's so FRUSTRATING!! Beau is looking for work once again. Just when we thought we caould start getting ahead again..1 step forward, 2 GIANT steps back!

Health Improvement...Praise the Lord!

It's a little late of an up date, but I guess better than never. So we finally went to the doctor to figured out what was wrong with Beau. We were hesitant in going to the doctor since we don't have insurance, but we figured six weeks is way too long to have a persistant cough that wasn't getting better in the slightest. So March 23rd we went to the doctor and they gave him a Z-pac (azithromycin) for bronchitis, and an inhaler for temporary asthma. well that started to treat the cough in a couple days, but by that Thursday the 25th Beau started to feel a little swollen. He didn't think anything of it, he just thought since he couldn't do anything physical for the last six weeks it was a little extra weight.

Well the following Tuesday he was feeling more than just bloated, so we called the doctor the next Wednesday and explained to the nurse what was going on. She said it could be a rare side affect to the Z-pac, but they wanted to see him the next day. So we were off to the doctor again, April 3rd. And sure enough..rare side affect. He had gained almost 20LBS in 10 days!!!! Can you believe it, because of the meds! Of course Beau reacts that way! He can't just be done with the cough...has to be difficult :0)

The doctor ordered a x-ray and blood work up to make sure his kidneys and all organs are working and it's not something more than an allergic reaction. so off we go...slowly walking (since Beau wasn't able to move much without getting winded)...to the x-ray area in the office. got that done, and went to fill the prescription for water retention! (All he can wear it this point is sweats because none of his clothes fit because he's so bloated). Let me tell you, it was an interesting Easter. Making sure his feet were up to limit the swelling, but of course it was not comfortable.

Finally the pills started to do their work by monday April 5th. We had to go back to the doctor the 6th to go over the x-rays and blood work. Fortunately his blood work all came back normal, but the x-ray did tell us that his heart has been doing too much work, and the doctor wanted him to start taking blood thinners to lessen the stress on his heart. I guess his heart hasn't been able to pump out blood efficiently, and over time has gotten larger. Creating congestive heart failure (not as scary as it sounds), it just means his heart has been over worked, but since the doctor caught it early, it is very easy to treat and he wasn't worried.

So fortunately, Beau is back to NORMAL! Health wise anyway ;0)
He can walk without having to stop and catch his breath every 15 feet (no exaggeration), he can move and work around the house again, and his clothes are getting baggy on him. Maybe i should take some of his water pills too ;0)

Now if we could only learn what God is teaching us about jobs and financial situations. My prayer is that we will both get jobs this month that will get us insurance and we can begin the family we feel we are ready to start. Please Lord. Thank you for bringing Beau into good health again. amen.

Jobs and health...continued

Well the story hasn't changed yet...the answer was 'no' for Beau too. He does have acouple other prospects...one we would have to move, but would be a great job. The other we would stay put and would be a really good job. Please be in prayer for us that God would provide one of these jobs. I am (well 'we' are) getting to our breaking point. I still don't know what God is waiting for, or making us wait for rather...maybe it's just the plain fact of waiting...but I feel like we need something to change soon or things are going to get beyond stressful!

On another note, Beau has been sick for the past 7 weeks with the cough of the season. Along with everyone else he has picked up something that is hanging on for dear life. We were nervous to go to the doctor, since we don't have insurance since being laid off for so long, but we finally went. Well a couple weeks ago we tried the chiropractor first...i would much rather fix a problem with adjustments and naturally than just take pills that are harder on your body in the long run. That helped trmedously, but the cough was just not going away and he was having asthmatic type symptoms. So in the end he was given antibiotics for the bronchial infection and an inhaler for slight asthmatic issues. Nothing serious, but it wasn't going away on it's own. So he is getting batter...slowly...so please pray all the aches go away and the energy comes back.

We will continue to keep you all posted on the job front.

And by the way happy almost April Fools Month...yes I said month! In our house...and everywhere we go for the month...Beau feels the need to pull pranks all month long :0)

still waiting

Well we were hoping and praying that this past week would be the corner we have been waiting to turn...not yet. since July, I have been applying for job after job and not hearing a word back. It's very frustrating and a little disheartening. A week ago I applied for a job, got asked to come in to take their assessment testing for math & English, and was selected for an interview. Everything seemed to go really well and seemed like it was what God has been preparing, but last Friday I got the letter that is wasn't meant to be. A little bummed, but I know it must not have been God's plan. I guess just going through the interview process was good to do...still praying for an open door. My next step, which I have been thinking about for a few months now is to go back to school. Just not sure what yet...counseling, planning or just a office reception certificate are the front runners :)

Beau on the other hand, has an interview tomorrow morning! Oh Lord let this be your match. we as this job be the one for him...amen.

Never Ending Saturdays

I thought it was time to update friends and family that aren't aware of what's been going on in our lives this past year (and more)...and just get out some thoughts...


Many of you know that Beau and I have both been laid off of work (due to the economy) for awhile now. Beau lost his job about a year and a half ago, he was able to work this past summer as a temporary employee for the city, and of course that temporary job came to an end. Right when he started his job with the city I was laid off, and have been since July. It's been hard, especially since we both have not been working since October! It was nice at first, getting to spend so much time together...living permanent Saturdays!!

all good things come to an end. It's not all it's cracked up to be (so many "Saturdays" that is) you start feeling lazy and unproductive. we've been able to spend more time at the gym...I know we could stand to go more though. But that's feels like the extent of the productive. There is only so much you can do around the house, especially since everything seems to cost something! And in wet Washington we definitely lack yard work in the winter. I just want to be doing more right now...contribute...

On the positive side, we have been getting very practical lessons in trust and provisions. God has been faithful! In out 4-1/2 years of marriage, I can honestly say this has been our first real struggle. God has provided all our needs through great jobs, and we have all the love and joy through wonderful family and friends. This last year has been a constant lesson in trust. The reality of it is that nothing has changed, we still have love and joy, and we are being taken care of just not through our own jobs. God has been teaching us to rely heavily on Him for all our needs. We have always know and believed that God is in our lives...providing, it was just so easy to not fully rely on him since our needs were being met and we weren't struggling to pay bills. However, the lesson being learned is that God has always been the provider of our need. He is teaching us in a different way by eliminating our own ability to provide for ourselves which is very humbling. I have to say we are learning well, but I miss working! i miss that little piece of who I am. To contribute to society and have that aspect of human interaction.

I know there are better things to come...