"blessed be the name of the Lord"

This scripture is the latter part of Job 1:21 and the testimony that he portrayed upon loosing all of his wealth, including his children. He realized that EVERYTHING God has allowed him to have in this life was not HIS but was given to him by God. That's why he could say "the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away..." This was my testimony to several of my co-workers last Thursday, the day before I was layed off from my job. I knew our plant was preparing for a huge layoff, as production has been unusually slow this Christmas season. I worked in the Quality Assurance department and unfortunately, in manufacturing, they are viewed as "overheard" when it comes to lay-offs. Although I will miss many of the people I worked with for over 3 years, it's really an answer to prayer. I haven't been happy there for quite some time and knew God had something else for me. So now I have nothing BUT time to look for something else. Because Job trusted God to bring him through the fiery testing of his faith, God blessed him with TWICE of what he had before. So I am completely trusting God to provide a BETTER job than the one I had!! Wednesday night at church, I sang the chorus "God is faithful, he's faithful to me..." And he is. Fortunately, I am able to draw unemployment for a while until I find something. So I have been enjoying this week off before Christmas to get prepared for Christmas and spend some extra time with family. It's been SOOO nice! Mike is still job searching too (but fortunately he still has one!) for a Computer Technician position. So we are depending on the mighty prayers of the saints that God will open just the right door and for us to be in the center of His will. I know God has given me this time too, to give a much needed recharge to my spiritual battery and enjoy some uninterrupted times of fellowship in His presence! Time is so short and I desire to be more effective for Him. Lots of love to you all!

Our cat Aggie

Hello everyone! I'm surprised you even still check out my site, but nevertheless, I'm glad you stopped by. Just call me Mrs. BB (backslid blogger). I wanted to post a picture of our cat "Aggie". Her name is very original.... short for "aggravator" (she's much better now since being de-clawed). Since Mike and I have no little ones yet, she is our BABY...aaaawwwweee. Ain't she cute? She is indeed the most lovable cat you would ever meet (except when in-laws stop by to check on the house when Mommy and Daddy and away...wasn't pretty). She was last year's Valentine's Day gift to Mike. She loves attention and is sure to target your hand if it's not doing anything. She absolutely LOVES coconut (weird?)...can't count the MANY bags she has put holes in. And any bag, box, trashcan that she can climb in... she's there!

Anyway, Mike and I are doing well...just trying to get ready for Christmas. I am working on my devotion tonight for the Juvenile Detention Home on Monday. Usually it's just me and another older lady from our church that go every month, but this time our entire youth group is going (many of them never setting foot in a detention home) to have a devotion, crafts and snacks. We're preparing treat bags to hand out with homemade cookies and candy too. YUMMY! It's so exciting to be able to spread God's love to young people that so desperately need it. Please pray for us to be a blessing! Please keep praying for both of our job situations. We REALLY need the Lord's help. Thanks!