Different...

Today was the first time since moving here in October that I attended church without Chris at my side. It wasn't really a choice that was made, but in taking the job that he found (yes, he is working again!) he has to work on Sunday mornings. I'm still on my closings so he attends by himself to "God Talk" on Wednesday nights and I will be going on Sunday mornings. Not ideal, but it is what we can do for now.

This morning I was talking to one of the older woman that attend regularly who just got married for the second time this past Thursday evening. She was married to her first husband for 54 and a half years before he passed away and she has now known her current husband for 6 weeks. Her words on this? "We're old! We don't know how much time we have left, so we figured why waste it?!" Haha, this made me smile. She went on to tell me that since she has met him, she feels like she is 15 again. I was sitting behind them in the sanctuary and couldn't help but grin to see them standing there holding hands while worshiping together. And I smile even bigger because that is what Chris and I do now, and something that I love. When praying, singing, or just taking in the sermon, there are very few times that he doesn't reach over and take my hand. I know that he is beside me no matter the circumstance, and that he always will be. I am truly blessed to have found him and know that he is the one God created just for me.

Now, about his job. He went to Express Professionals on Tuesday of last week and they placed him starting last Thursday at The Allison. Its a 5-Star Resort and Spa that is here in Newberg, and also the same place that Jasmine works as a house keeper. They are paying him $10.00 an hour and he is getting 40 hours a week. The work is hard and physical, he's a dish washer. Its taking him some time to get used to the fast pace but his body is slowly adjusting. A downfall of working at the resort, however, is that he was forced to shave his goatee. His face is so bare, and we're both sad about it. But, we know he'll be able to grow it back someday!

I have been craving Chinese food for weeks now, so today I am trying a homemade version of sweet and sour chicken. I made some white rice, bought a jar of sauce, and am using chicken nuggets. Its not the best ever, but its tasty...

Say a little prayer, if you would. I was interview at work for a FT position as a jewelry coordinator. It would be a step up in pay and better hours, not to mention it would be opening for the most part so I would actually be able to see Chris again instead of just "Good morning" and "Good night." I take him lunch every day that I can so we can spend about 15 minutes together then, but its just not enough. The position, however, would be a lot more physical than what I do now, and would also be over a couple of the associates that are back there now. It would be a completely new experience but out of the 16 people that put in for it, I was 1 of only 4 that were interviewed. So if its God's will that I get moved into it, I ask that He gives me the strength, clarity, and ability to do so.

Love you all!