Things are lookin' good!

Guess I'll start this post on the down note....hubby was laid off from his job on April 18 and still has no prospects. If you are so inclined...please send a prayer or ten HIS way. To say that things are tight is an understatement.

Okay, now that the bad news is done, on to all the good:

We have a new rector! Yes, my church and place of employment has called a new rector. I am very excited as he seems like a really, really nice guy. The day after he accepted the call, he came by my office and said, "well, you have a new boss." And proceeded to give me a big hug. Doesn't get any better than that. He'll be here mid-July (while I'm on vacation no less). But at least he is coming along. And Fr. David Booher will be here until then, praise God. Fr. David is wonderful and a hoot to boot!

More good news...daughter scored a 6 (the highest you can) an the State Writing Assessment. Only two other children, in her class, achieved that score. I'm sooo proud of her. Her teacher emailed me the day she found out. She was so excited and proud of Kaylyn, as are we. Daughter also ended the year with all A's and one B. She'd be a straight A student if she'd only study. But trying to get her to study on a regular basis is like, well, like trying to put a wet cat in a bag. (No offense to cat-lovers)

Even more good news.....I was having trouble finding any classes for my fall semester that didn't require me to drive to Johnson City three times a week and miss all manner of work. But, I finally found two classes (which is the limit I can do both financially and work-wise) at the local "outlet" for ETSU. It means with gas at $4 or more per gallon, I will drive 3 - 5 miles instead of 30 or 40 each time.

Yes, life is lookin' pretty good. Plan to spend time with my family this weekend enjoying the holiday. Eating more than I should or need. Relaxing whenever possible. And cleaning up messes that have piled up over the last semester. Yes, room by room, I'm getting there.

Here's hoping one and all have a glorious long weekend.

Oh, forgot to mention that Lee (my dear friend) and I are leading the congregation in singing the National Anthem Sunday morning. Ms. Margaret (our organist) asked me to sing solo. Lee said if I didn't do it, he would...then I said, "let's do it together." It evolved into us leading the entire congregation. Say another prayer that I don't just collapse in a pile of embarrassment. I have real issues with performing in front of others. But I adore Ms. Margaret and would do almost anything she asks of me.

Again, have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. May God continue to shine his Grace upon you and yours. May the memories of those gone before us be ever present.