Dreams deferred
   Don't know now if I ever will have a chance to have another child, or to raise my child with my husband present. So, I am seeking to further other dreams. Last fall, I took a couple of classes online through Christian Leader's Institute and on campus at Tabor College. I received credit for Contemporary Christian Music Seminar at TC and Pastoral Care and Marriage online, and although I wasn't able to finish up other assignments amidst our December trials, I did do all the reading for my other ministry classes and preached a sermon at Garden Park MB Church.
   This semester, I'm trying to scale back a little to see if I can be more successful. I am signed up for 3 classes, all online. One is Personal and Family Godliness, one is New Testament Survey, and one is Leading Worship. Total cost to me: approximately $100 for books.
  Beyond that, I am looking into the possibilities of seminary or grad school, something I've been working on especially since fall. Possible Master's Degrees include an MS Ed., a MDiv. or a MA in pastoral/counseling work. Right now I'm just waiting to see what will fall into place. Will God make a way for me to work towards a preschool? a pastoral job? music ministry? or none of these... I do not know, but I am not sitting on my hands. Besides, it is fun to be wooed by all these eager admissions counselors...one from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary is buying me dinner next week...
   I love staying at home with Owen, but am desiring to work at a job I love part-time if I can. If the worst happens, I will need either a job, welfare or both to support myself. (Welfare requires either work or school attendance if your child is 12 months or older.) In the past year, I have applied for probably 40-50 jobs, interviewed 4-5 times, and been unsuccessful. There are few jobs and much competition, even for retail and waitressing work. So, I am hoping a door will open up one way or another.
  I know God will provide, whatever comes what may. I am lucky, that although our income was diminished last year, we certainly are not the "have-nots" of the world, or even this country. Thanks be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ....Amen.

Today and Tomorrow.

Remember to pray: for justice, for wisdom, for truth, for God's glorification.

Justice would be letting the innocent go free
The truth would bring an acquital
Wisdom will bring about right decisions
God's glory will be seen, no matter what.