Since I will soon be losing my job I have decided to take some forward steps with my framing business. I’m still working out of my grandma’s basement which is LESS than desirable, but I’m going to start ordering my own stuff so that I can set up shop at home. I just ordered my first batch of business cards from www.overnightprints.com which was recommended to me by my dear friend Doug. Here’s a picture of them:

I’m excited and terrified to be moving closer to my goal of working out of my home doing framing. I’m still praying that God will provide me with another full time job to ease the transition. He’s totally challenging me to trust Him completely!!

I was able to visit Karen, Mike and Baby Ethanael but I forgot to bring my camera! Here are some pictures that Karen emailed me. The one of me holding him was taken the day he was born.

This week is the last annual GK-12 Science Camp. I have been the coordinator of this program for the past 4 years and each year we have held a science camp during the summer. The camp is lots and lots of work for me, but I love being busy and it always leaves me with a very satisfying sense of accomplishment. The first camp was super stressful for me since I had never planned anything like it before, but each year it has gotten easier to coordinate. This year everything has gone like clockwork. I have anticipated every need before it arises, I printed out and sorted every form I needed beforehand, I’ve completed every daily newsletter before lunch and I’ve been able to even clean up supplies as we are using them. Ironic that this is our last year and I finally feel like I know the process like the back of my hand.

I learned today that I’ll probably be out of a job by August 25th and no job opportunities have panned out yet. I’ve applied to about 6 Wayne State jobs and numerous other hospital and office jobs online. I’ve put the word out with everyone I know and all that I’ve heard about are part time gigs. I really need a full time job. It has been neat to be forced to really trust God in new ways. I’ve always had employment and things have usually just fallen into my lap. I’m trying to trust that God will provide and at the same time work diligently so that I’m not testing Him. Any and all prayers are welcome at this time. I have become quite the worrier and this job thing has been very challenging for me.