I haven't published anything lately due to mucho activity resulting from our new life in Grand Rapids. My wife got an amazing job at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI and I have already visited the two bargain book centers for Eerdmans and Baker Publishing companies here in town. Wow! I was going insane with all the deals.
We were at the end of the last set of ropes we had to hang onto and now that we have a job, God has provided a way to get back out of debt and the low standards of living we were under. We cannot complain by any means, but not having adequate health insurance, having two failing vehicles, living in a cramped 2 room apartment and living from paycheck to paycheck with a newborn wasn't fun. We now know what it's like to live in the shadow of Providence, hoping that the reality of the life doesn't slip past the barrier and get to us when we are not looking. Food stamps, state health care, cheap beer, and cramped quarters has taught us a lot. We will be unpacking that for awhile, but for now we are enjoying our sustenance and security. Thank you Lord for all that you do and don't do on our behalf, and it really has been on our behalf - thank you.
For now my days are filled with being mr. mom and supporting as best as possible my wife's new position, now that she's the bread winner. I hope to get a beer mug that reads, "My wife is paying for this!" Well, I'll keep writing in the meantime now that we have settled in. Talk to you soon!
-Nate
hey Nathan! I'd heard that you'd left Chicago, but didn't know you were heading to Grand Rapids. I think Caroly's around that area (she attented Cornerstone). Anyway, great to hear that you seem to be settling in well! I'm in London with Drena for the month and it kind of feels like old times but not. Some new things, but some things definitely haven't changed.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, and hope your little family enjoys the new surroundings!