I interrupt this break...

for a very important prayer request......


Our family is going through some really tough times lately. We are trying really hard to do what is right for us financially, but it seems to be getting worse before it gets better. Heath is looking at taking a second job, which means that he will going straight from one job to the next one and not getting home until after 11:00pm. This breaks my heart, because as much as we are doing this for the betterment of our family, this also means that the children will not be seeing their daddy very much. They will be in bed by the time that he gets home and through the end of summer he will be leaving before they wake up. Well, our choices are this or sell our house and move to a small apartment. You may say, if it means you will all be together do that. Well, Heath having to take a second job is only half of the story. If we decide to sell and move, first of all, the house will not sell right away (people in our neighborhood alone, have had a hard time selling) so we will still need the second job right away. Secondly, having a family of five in a small confined apartment will end up putting added stress on all of us. We need enough room to be able to get away from each other when moments get too tense. This brings me to my next prayer request.....

I will be starting back to college in the fall. This semester I will be taking a math class and two science classes. I am excited about one of the science classes but very nervous about the math and other science. Mostly I am worried that being a mom to three children and my husband's job not being flexible that I won't have the time I need to devote to study. I knew when I started this process that it would not be easy, but I am really hoping that it will not be impossible.

Last night Josiah had the meltdown of all meltdowns and we sat down and had a serious talk about what was going on. He knew that he was being rude, but didn't know why. We talked a little more and then it was time for bed. That was when he told me that he was sad because he didn't get to spend much time with me lately that was just me and him. It is so true. I suddenly realized that each of the kids were going through a rough time and just need some one on one from their parents. This morning we got up early and made Kool-Aid together and he was very happy, but I know that they need more.

So, there I have now poured my heart out to anyone that cares to see it. It is not pretty, but it is all I have right now. I have spent lots of time in tears and prayer myself, but feel that all on my own it is not enough. So to sum it up here are the things I am asking for prayer for....

1.) Our family's finance to get under control.

2.) Our family to be able to spend time together and to be able to spend one on one time with each of the children (a date night wouldn't hurt either)

3.)My college studies. That not only would I succeed, but that I would not feel added stress over not being able to balance family and studies.

All I can say is Thank you in advance for your part in what God can and will do in my life and the life of my family. We will make it, because God is in control.

I now return you to the previously forced sabbatical......