Living within your means...

To update everyone on the current happenings, Kevin lost his job three weeks ago and with me only having 15-20 hours per week at my job we knew some things would have to change. After much prayer and counsel we decided the best place for us was in a bigger town with more jobs, and near family (whom we have desired to be closer too in the past) and some place we didn’t have to pay rent. This place would be Springfield, MO. We are living in Kevin’s brother’s backyard in their camper! We are actually looking forward to this opportunity knowing that God is going to work in our lives and through our lives through this experience. For the past week we have been conquering the internet and family connections to find places to apply for work. Kevin has some great opportunities already and I am excited to have the possible opportunity to do some social work/non-profit work in the city.

Last night we moved into the camper behind Kevin's brother's place. It was hard. I was so exhausted and overwhelmed when I stepped inside. I think the hardest thing for us is that we are losing a bit of our independence as a married couple because we are living with someone else basically. We won't be able to do some of our hobbies like art and sewing because there really isn't any room. But even though it was a rough afternoon unloading and putting most of our life in storage, we slept well and comfortable.
We love sleeping outside/camping so that's good.

The words that keep coming to mind during these past few days have been Sacrafice and Covering. Sacrafice because we are having to give up a lot and we know it is for the best and for the Lord's will to be done. The word "covering" came to me last night... I feel as though all I want to do is be covered in God's word and love and to be in prayer all the time. I just want to be with God more each minute. He is our comfort!
I believe that God is going to do some awesome things in our lives.

Please continue to pray for strength for Kevin and I. Kevin's next interview with Dave Ramsey is Thursday at 4pm. My interview at the Autistic school is Wednesday from 9-11. Also pray for our fridge in the camper... it doesn't want to work...