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Thankfulness

Justin started his new job this week which means my nights will be consistently more lonely; however, I'm grateful for a hard-working husband.  At the end of May Justin was told that his company was down-sizing and after six years of employment, June 2012 would be his last month on payroll.  That's a big pill to digest with Baby #1 on the way, but neither of us felt terrified or anxious about the situation.  We knew that we had been wise with our money and that this wasn't the worst possible scenario.  I also knew that Justin was out of a job, but he wouldn't be out of work.  He is a wonderful provider.  For a few weeks he hit the pavement hard looking for another job.  When he wasn't looking for a job he working at home doing chores around our house - such a blessing.  We typically have a pretty equal amount of house chores.  We try to do the chores that the other person dislikes.  I hate cleaning bathrooms, so that has always been one of Justin's duties.  Justin isn't such a big fan of cleaning the floors, so I try to take care of that.  Give and take has worked quite well.  For about 4 weeks straight, I didn't do any chores at all.  I felt like I was in the lap of luxury.  Now that Justin has a job again I expect that it's time to put my apron back on and get out the duster.  Gladly.  I am so proud of Via's daddy.  He works hard to take care of us whether that means cleaning the house or working nights at the Branson Rec Plex.

In other news, there are some pretty great job opportunities coming up at work.  Justin and I are praying that I will get a job in Minneapolis/St. Paul soon.  It seems like it is close to being a reality, and I know that God will shut the door if He has another plan for us.  I'm thankful that I can rest in that.  My heart is full and I am thankful.

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