Long road

We received an email from Tonya on Tuesday telling us that the next training for DFCS is this coming week. However, with this week being the last week before Christmas break, I can't take off. Sooo, the next training will probably be in March. It will be 4 days, during the day. We will have to take off work and probably travel to Macon. This road seems so long right now.

We have found out of a few other friends who have adopted. It is so nice to have encouragement from people who have been there.

Michael's working from home situation fell through. However, he has been approved to begin substituting for the schools. He has his first assignment tomorrow. The situation at his part time job is getting progressively worse. There is much hostility in the store and his hours keep getting cut. He was scheduled for 15 hours this past weekend, but ended up being cut to only 5. We are desperately trying to find employment for him elsewhere. He may be able to begin working for his old company again.

My hours have been slashed at my part time job. I have 2 1/2 hours this week.

I have finally received direction for my dissertation! I had to go over my advisor's head and threaten to transfer to another university, but someone finally listened. It has put me off track for graduation this summer, but we will just aim for this time next year.

The first set of Christmas cards and support letters went out this week. We have not received any negative feedback from sending support letters, so that is good. I was worried. I think people realize that the most important support they can give us is prayer and love.

Michael and I were in a skit at church this morning. It was a dramatization of "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath. It had a huge impact! Michael had the lead and did a fantastic job!!! I am so proud of him!!! It was recorded and is supposed to be on YouTube soon. I will post a link when we get it.