Take Joy!

[LoisB]

Thank you Job. You made me cry. I'm just weepy after this week.

We are moving to PEOPLE. Weird.

There are things to do where we are going. I will have no excuse for not getting out and doing stuff.

We are purposely looking at apartment complexes to force us out of our shell. Places with get-togethers and pools. We've agreed this is the best idea in order to meet people. Once we have some relationships in place, THEN, we will look for other housing. I'm considering applying for Section 8 housing to remove some pressure. I've had so much stress this past year and I need to simplify. Asheville has Section 8 vouchers, so I'm hoping we could find a decent, safe apartment still. Have to check it out.

Haven't called my mom. After getting some really strong encouragement and loving support elsewhere, it made her reaction really stand out.

If anyone is in doubt about God's existence... just take a look at our situation. God took that child support money from Matt. I don't know what unfolded, but I'm guessing his parents didn't know he owed me that money. I don't know. Whatever. God made sure we got that money. And, I told Matt I was grateful he didn't argue about changing the monthly amount.

Still have lots to do in a short time. But, excited. We are moving from a beautiful place... but, the grown up in me realizes we need people, support, churches, a little family, resources, closer things to do and more opportunities to earn a decent income. Two hours from the closest department store, one Walmart within 50 miles... puts a real damper on my earning. This is a smart decision and it's not based on my fantasy of living in a rural upstate New York village, but based on the reality of our needs right now.

Also, I'm so relieved to be free of that company. You know they hacked into my computer one day when I was in the office. I had the feeling I was always being watched... and I was. Didn't mention the hacking thing until the day after I was fired... told someone who reacted with "What!?"