Whoa baby it's been a long time...

I have no excuse for not posting. It probably would have been good for me to. The Lord has been so good to us and we have learned so much during this time of waiting. As far as the job front goes...Sam is the candidate for a job at the hospital in St. Joe, MO (he would commute) but was told that because of the economy the hospital board has put the position on review and it could be 2,3,4 months or more before they make a decision. He also has interviewed for a position at Children's Mercy here in KC, but hasn't heard anything back. That was a couple weeks ago. SO...we continue to wait! Waiting has become a new "normal" for me. I know learning to be content in whatever state I'm in is a good thing right?! I'm not there, but certainly learning! It seems the economy has had a hit on the job openings, but I am so glad that the faithfulness of our God is not dependent on the economy. I look at how the Lord has cared for us over the last 5 months and am amazed! Part of me says I shouldn't be because that's who God is and promises to be, but the other part of me says keep being in awe! I think back on a particular day last month when my attitude totally stunk and it just was a "not so good, very bad day." Well, you know what? The Lord picked that day to bless us richly in providing for some pressing needs. It made me cry...to think of the the Almighty God of this universe pouring out His perfect compassion on a soul who's attitude stunk and struggled all day. It hit my heart like a ton of bricks as to just who He is and the fact that His gifts have nothing to do with me...it's all because of HIM! What a gracious and loving God we belong to and serve. We praise Him for the past, for this present time of waiting, and for whatever He holds in our future! We know one little gift He holds in our future. It was a surprise to us, but we know that God's plans are perfect and so is His timing and for this we are so grateful! Lord willing we'll be adding an arrow to our quiver next summer! We all are so excited (the boys are elated) and are trusting that as Lord has given us this sweet blessing that He to will provide all this little one needs. He is our ultimate provider and we are learning this through and through!