Grateful in spite of the uncertainty

Isaac and I have found an amazing church in Raleigh. We got married there is September, and feel connected to our new church "family." First Presbyterian is right downtown, but brings people from all over Wake County. Our pastor Ed and his awesome wife Jenny live right next door to my sister Carolyn. And so when we're at Carolyn's we often get to pet their adorable yellow lab Molly.

It's the first time in a long time that I've felt connected to a community of believers. Our pastor is truly gifted and has challenged us to learn more about the word. He comes fairly frequently to teach our young adult Sunday school class, and that is such an honor. The church is truly investing in the next generation.

Our SS class is growing more and more. And we've been able to reach out to one another when new babies arrive, and in outreach to the community as we feed Habitat for Humanity volunteers and homeless families. I have truly needed this ministry as a source of personal growth and to feel like there is something "bigger" and more important out there.

On the uncertainty front... Isaac had a phone screen for one job at Eaton that did not go as well as we would have liked (although the position doesn't really suit Isaac either). And we found out he isn't being considered for another position in the Raleigh area. That was a lot to absorb in a short amount of time. Since Isaac is completing the Leadership development program at Eaton, we expected that people would be vying for his skills and talents. But in this economy, every thing is messed up.

Isaac is handling this very well, but we certainly would appreciate your prayers. On a positive note, he has an interview for MBA school at NC State on Friday morning (evening program). So we have that to look forward to.

So, we're counting our blessings in the midst of so much job uncertainty. But just as he's proved over and over, our God is faithful and will never leave us or forsake us.