Update

Sorry no pictures this time...scroll down to see some VERY cute pictures of our growing son.

I was reading back through some of the first posts we made to our blog during Christy's early pregnancy and it struck me how the Lord has answered all of our concerns that we faced then. Let me explain, our primary concern was for the Lord to provide a job that would allow a little more financial room. He has done that but more on that in a second. What I didn't know (but the Lord did) at the time I wrote that was how long Christy would continue to receive a paycheck once she stopped working. Her last day at work was Nov. 22 I believe (may have been the 23) and we still are receiving paychecks from her job. However, that will stop very soon. Nevertheless, that has allowed us to pay off all our debt and store a fully funded emergency fund. Additionally, the bills from Lukes birth have been much lower than anticipated plus we received a sizable unexpected tax return that will more than cover his expenses.

The Lord REALLY does meet all of our needs.

Now about my job. After MANY delays and multiple interviews I was offered the position of Vice President of New and Existing Industry with the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation which I accepted. It was a tremendous honor to even be selected for an interview much less be offered the position. This new opportunity will be a huge challenge but I am confident that the Lord will work through me and give me favor with the area businesses so that we can be successful.

Next, we were concerned about our living arrangements. If you have followed these posts you will know that in August the Lord opened the door for us to move into the downstairs apartment which has been a tremendous blessing. We have quickly realized that this will have to change again before Luke gets mobile. The apartment simply is not conducive to an active toddler. The Lord has opened a possibility here as well. Last Friday, Christy and I made an offer on a house here in Owensboro that, after a little work, could meet our needs for many years. Stay tuned for how that develops.

Another concern was for Christy's pursuit of her Masters. Christy stopped taking classes after she finished her required hours to keep her certification. Our thought was that this at least gave us the option for her to go back to teaching in a few years. However, through her time at home, the Lord has confirmed that going back to teaching is not in His plan for her...at least in the foreseeable future. Christy is looking into some opportunities to earn income...more for the adult interaction than anything I think. One good possibility is the use of her wonderful singing talent. If you have not heard her sing that you have missed out on a tremendous blessing. She really is very talented and has such a great heart that really comes out through her music. We are looking at the possibility of her doing some weddings as they come up and as we have time. The great thing about this is that we can choose which events we want to do depending on our schedule. Christy is also involved in MOPS at our church and a women's bunco group so she does get out some adult interaction. It is very important to me that she does get out and interacts with people.

Well, I think that's about all for now. I apologize for not posting any pictures but we will again soon I promise.