And now for some sad news...

Well, I lost my job today. Actually, I found out last night, but today I got it officially from the President of our very little company. I'm freeelance, so it's no big deal. The project would have ended eventually. But the client very suddenly pulled the plug yesterday, and left us all reeling. My first reaction, I am sorry to say, was along the lines of "oh no we just moved to a more expensive apartment", but a minute later I got back to my faith and remembered that :

#1 I prayed a good deal about making this move so I was sure when we made the decision that it was a good one. How did I know? Well, that's tough to explain, but I guess it boils down to all of my fears and questions being resolved, and more than that, an overall peace that only God can give to a Type A that this was a good opportunity

and#2 That we have been down to our last $20 before and we have never EVER lacked anything we needed. God is faithful my friends. He promised to care for His children and He does indeed. It would be sinful of me to worry. So I'm saying no to anxiety this time and waiting prayerfully for what is next. I'm sure it will be good, whatever it is!

#3 I can't help but notice that they could have pulled the plug at any time, but it didn't happen until just after we were settled into our new home (we turned in the old place's keys last Friday). I don't believe this timing was by accident.

SO, here I am. I have a cold, but I am at work, waiting for some work to do (I'm not officially done till a week from Friday) . In other news, I talked to my friend, who's an editor, yesterday--a contact I made at the conference--and she and I are working together to try and get me published within the next couple of years. I have a lot to learn about writing/illustrating picture books, but I have someone who believes in me and is mentoring me, so I am well equipped. I hope that it all works out, because I think it would be a lot of fun to be an author/illustrator. I really like doing it so far; it feels like a natural fit for my skills (still improving) and personality.

Anyway, hope you're all doing well. Kurt and I would appreciate your prayers about where I should go next. Whatever He wants is great to me!

His blessings to each of you!