The job search has definitely dominated the conversations around here. Not only are Bryan and I talking about it a lot, but we get asked about it as well. Questions like "Are you looking in a specific area?" - "What kind of job are you looking for?" - etc. Well, just so you all know. We are looking all over! Our preference would be a bit closer to family - but we are very open. Bryan's real passions are discipleship and community so there are a number of roles that he could get excited about. Positions like Discipleship Pastor, Small Group Pastor, Campus Pastor, Community Pastor, etc. If you know if any positions open - please feel free to email Bryan or myself and let us know!
He has sent his resume to a few positions that we have heard about through different websites. And he has had some really encouraging conversations with a few churches that we have connections with - but nothing official yet. So there have been some positive things going on - but it is a bit of a waiting game at this point.
So that is where we are ... waiting. It is hard because you send a resume off or have a conversation, and then all you can do is wait to hear something back. Bryan is much better at this whole thing than I am. It has been a bit of a roller coaster for me. I know and trust that God has a GREAT plan for us - I don't doubt that one bit. It is His timing that scares me. Our baby boy is due June 9 and we need to be out of the apartment by August (since Bryan won't be a student anymore). So really, we need to move by the end of July. So for this "planner" - not having a plan for something this big that is just a few months away is really hard and scary for me. And I am sure the pregnancy hormones aren't helping!
I tell you all of this to ask you to please pray for us if we cross your mind. Please pray for God's very clear direction for us - we ONLY want to be where He wants us. And I realize that this may not be in His plan, but I am praying for a job by the time we need to move. Please also pray for faith and patience for us. We all know how hard job searching can be - so please just pray that we can cling to the Lord and find rest knowing that He is in control.
SO ... on a lighter note! We have a lot of fun things coming up which I am so thankful for. We have a bunch of family coming to visit over the next month and a half. Bryan is truly on the last stretch of school - it is gonna be such a great feeling when he is done with this semester! We are under 2 months away for our baby boy being born and we are getting SO excited to meet him! It is springtime which means amazing weather and we are spending a ton of time outside which is always a good thing. So much to be thankful for!
We cannot thank you all enough for journeying with us over the last 2 years. There have been a lot of ups and downs and your prayers and encouragement have truly helped carry us through the rougher waters. You are each a blessing to us!
As always - a few pics!
The McConnells came in town for their spring break - all the cousins!
Easter - so precious!
Handsome boy!
Such sweet friends - couldn't get a good pic of them standing still!
Fun at Pump it Up! Gotta love Groupon!
