So as I've alluded in past blogs, we're a family in crisis. The crisis won't end for some time. However, we're close to experiencing a pause, and, hopefully, an opportunity to catch our breaths and regroup.
As a group, we've experienced much turmoil in the past three years: job loss, major medical issues, two divorces, bankruptcy, and now, foreclosure and the "saying goodbye" to our home our home and our cats.
Yet along this dark journey, so many people have blessed us with their prayers, support (monetary and otherwise), and presence that, except for losing our furry family members, I wouldn't change a thing. The people in our lives have been that wonderful.
Also in that time, we've said "Hello" to two new grandsons, certainly beautiful and happy occasions.
Christopher's computer business took off to the point that a cellular company took notice of his activities and offered him a job. He'll still continue running his business, as well.
Sarah's long distance "personal assisting" of me paid off. She has a terrific job, with benefits, which she did not previously have. Her duties? Why editing and formatting, of course. She also still accepts some side projects: web design and book design.
Surprisingly, we kept the course with my three youngest. Timothy, who had just begun Joliet Junior College when the bottom fell out, graduated with honors and is now a national student culinary champion.
Rebekah and Daniel began taking classes at JJC last spring and are, overall, doing quite well. A third semester, suprising again, is paid.
Medical insurance gobbles up more half my income, but we do have very good insurance. With our health issues, we are thankful to have it. Overall, we are in good health, mostly because we have the means to ensure it. For us, this is a blessing that cannot be understated.
In the quest to eliminate a condition I've had all year--by alternative means as I'm allergic to both drugs to treat it--I'm either intolerant or allergic to treatment number one, so it's been a miserable month. SIGH! But the condition won't affect life or limb...as long as the cure doesn't get me first, LOL! Onward to number two.
Crazy work and school schedules meant we had one transition week in which to break down the entire house: disposing of what's no longer in good shape (most of it), keeping a few cherished items (in one 10' x 10' climate controlled storage unit for four people), and donating the rest. Miracles of miracles, three people did most of it in just seven days. THANK YOU Timothy, Rebekah, and Daniel.
When we leave, we will bring only clothes, the essentials for work and school, and personal care items. Blessings again, my parents are temporarily taking in four of us.
I'm not quite sure how I feel about being homeless.
The biggest concerns are Frances, Midnight, Faith, Hope, and Alex. Several humane groups are working with us to place them in good homes. We hope and pray that it is soon, as the alternative is something we'd prefer not to consider.
So if posts are a bit scattered for a couple of weeks, this is why. My sincerest apologies if this sounds gloomy because, again surprise, we are not. The worst is behind us; we look forward, if not with Hope (because Hope will be re-homed) than in peace that we're exactly where God intended us to be.
Oh, and by the way, I now have copies of the official edition of Visage. Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com for the cost to ship an autographed copy.
Editing for Staked! is a bit delayed, but that should not affect a late November release date.
Production for the first book in the middle school "Cornell Dyer" series is right on track.
Bertrand the mouse should arrive this week.
Life, for all its twists and bumps, is good.
As a group, we've experienced much turmoil in the past three years: job loss, major medical issues, two divorces, bankruptcy, and now, foreclosure and the "saying goodbye" to our home our home and our cats.
Yet along this dark journey, so many people have blessed us with their prayers, support (monetary and otherwise), and presence that, except for losing our furry family members, I wouldn't change a thing. The people in our lives have been that wonderful.
Also in that time, we've said "Hello" to two new grandsons, certainly beautiful and happy occasions.
Christopher's computer business took off to the point that a cellular company took notice of his activities and offered him a job. He'll still continue running his business, as well.
Sarah's long distance "personal assisting" of me paid off. She has a terrific job, with benefits, which she did not previously have. Her duties? Why editing and formatting, of course. She also still accepts some side projects: web design and book design.
Surprisingly, we kept the course with my three youngest. Timothy, who had just begun Joliet Junior College when the bottom fell out, graduated with honors and is now a national student culinary champion.
Rebekah and Daniel began taking classes at JJC last spring and are, overall, doing quite well. A third semester, suprising again, is paid.
Medical insurance gobbles up more half my income, but we do have very good insurance. With our health issues, we are thankful to have it. Overall, we are in good health, mostly because we have the means to ensure it. For us, this is a blessing that cannot be understated.
In the quest to eliminate a condition I've had all year--by alternative means as I'm allergic to both drugs to treat it--I'm either intolerant or allergic to treatment number one, so it's been a miserable month. SIGH! But the condition won't affect life or limb...as long as the cure doesn't get me first, LOL! Onward to number two.
Crazy work and school schedules meant we had one transition week in which to break down the entire house: disposing of what's no longer in good shape (most of it), keeping a few cherished items (in one 10' x 10' climate controlled storage unit for four people), and donating the rest. Miracles of miracles, three people did most of it in just seven days. THANK YOU Timothy, Rebekah, and Daniel.
When we leave, we will bring only clothes, the essentials for work and school, and personal care items. Blessings again, my parents are temporarily taking in four of us.
I'm not quite sure how I feel about being homeless.
The biggest concerns are Frances, Midnight, Faith, Hope, and Alex. Several humane groups are working with us to place them in good homes. We hope and pray that it is soon, as the alternative is something we'd prefer not to consider.
So if posts are a bit scattered for a couple of weeks, this is why. My sincerest apologies if this sounds gloomy because, again surprise, we are not. The worst is behind us; we look forward, if not with Hope (because Hope will be re-homed) than in peace that we're exactly where God intended us to be.
Oh, and by the way, I now have copies of the official edition of Visage. Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com for the cost to ship an autographed copy.
Editing for Staked! is a bit delayed, but that should not affect a late November release date.
Production for the first book in the middle school "Cornell Dyer" series is right on track.
Bertrand the mouse should arrive this week.
Life, for all its twists and bumps, is good.
2 comments:
You are an inspiration my friend. Best wishes!
As others, you included, are for me. Thank you for the kind words. :)
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